Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CR2 · Greater London
94
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
GU18 · Surrey
27
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Windlesham has less crime — 27 vs 94 incidents in February 2026.
Croydon recorded substantially more crime than Windlesham in February 2026 — 94 incidents compared to 27, a 3.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Drugs (8), while Windlesham has more Shoplifting (8). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Windlesham recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 27 vs 94 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Windlesham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Croydon saw higher rates of Drugs while Windlesham had more Shoplifting. Overall, Windlesham recorded fewer total crimes (27 vs 94).