Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CR5 · Greater London
72
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CR8 · Greater London
166
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Croydon has less crime — 72 vs 166 incidents in April 2026.
Croydon recorded notably higher crime than Croydon in April 2026 — 166 vs 72 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Other theft (11), while Croydon has more Vehicle crime (20). 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 Croydon — 72 vs 166 incidents. That is 57% fewer crimes. Croydon is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Croydon saw higher rates of Other theft while Croydon had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Croydon recorded fewer total crimes (72 vs 166).