Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CR2 · Greater London
123
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
GU21 · Surrey
183
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Croydon has less crime — 123 vs 183 incidents in April 2026.
Woking saw somewhat more crime than Croydon in April 2026 (183 vs 123 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (18), while Woking has more Shoplifting (23). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Croydon recorded fewer crimes than Woking — 123 vs 183 incidents. That is 33% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Croydon saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Woking had more Shoplifting. Overall, Croydon recorded fewer total crimes (123 vs 183).