Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CR2 · Greater London
123
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
GU22 · Surrey
274
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Croydon has less crime — 123 vs 274 incidents in April 2026.
Woking recorded notably higher crime than Croydon in April 2026 — 274 vs 123 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (18), while Woking has more Public order (28). 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 274 incidents. That is 55% fewer crimes. Woking is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Croydon saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Woking had more Public order. Overall, Croydon recorded fewer total crimes (123 vs 274).