Croydon vs Windlesham — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Croydon

CR2 · Greater London

123

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences36
  • Vehicle crime18
  • Anti-social behaviour17

Windlesham

GU20 · Surrey

7

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour3
  • Public order2
  • Other theft1

Windlesham has less crime — 7 vs 123 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Croydon recorded substantially more crime than Windlesham in April 2026 — 123 incidents compared to 7, a 17.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (36) and Vehicle crime (18), while Windlesham has more Public order (2) and Other theft (1). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Croydon or Windlesham safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Windlesham recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 7 vs 123 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Windlesham is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Croydon and Windlesham?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Croydon saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Vehicle crime while Windlesham had more Public order and Other theft. Overall, Windlesham recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 123).

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