Croydon vs Farnborough — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Croydon

CR5 · Greater London

72

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour18
  • Other theft11
  • Violence & sexual offences10

Farnborough

GU14 · Hampshire

189

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences64
  • Anti-social behaviour22
  • Other theft19

Croydon has less crime — 72 vs 189 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Croydon or Farnborough safer?

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.

What are the main differences in crime between Croydon and Farnborough?

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.

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