Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CR5 · Greater London
72
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
GU14 · Hampshire
189
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Croydon has less crime — 72 vs 189 incidents in April 2026.
Farnborough recorded substantially more crime than Croydon in April 2026 — 189 incidents compared to 72, a 2.6x difference. 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 Farnborough — 72 vs 189 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. Croydon is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Croydon's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) while Farnborough's was Violence & sexual offences (64 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.