Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CR5 · Greater London
89
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CR8 · Greater London
199
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Croydon has less crime — 89 vs 199 incidents in February 2026.
Croydon recorded notably higher crime than Croydon in February 2026 — 199 vs 89 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (13), while Croydon has more Shoplifting (22). Croydon is below the national average while Croydon is above, making Croydon the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Croydon recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 89 vs 199 incidents. That is 55% fewer crimes. Croydon is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Croydon saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Croydon had more Shoplifting. Overall, Croydon recorded fewer total crimes (89 vs 199).