Croydon vs Woking — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Croydon

CR2 · Greater London

94

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences36
  • Anti-social behaviour16
  • Drugs8

Woking

GU21 · Surrey

163

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences48
  • Shoplifting32
  • Anti-social behaviour18

Croydon has less crime — 94 vs 163 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Woking recorded notably higher crime than Croydon in February 2026 — 163 vs 94 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Drugs (8), while Woking has more Shoplifting (32). 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 Woking safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Croydon recorded fewer crimes than Woking — 94 vs 163 incidents. That is 42% fewer crimes. Croydon is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Croydon saw higher rates of Drugs while Woking had more Shoplifting. Overall, Croydon recorded fewer total crimes (94 vs 163).

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