Croydon vs Farnham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Croydon

CR5 · Greater London

89

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences33
  • Vehicle crime13
  • Anti-social behaviour10

Farnham

GU10 · Surrey

38

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences15
  • Shoplifting5
  • Other theft4

Farnham has less crime — 38 vs 89 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Croydon recorded notably higher crime than Farnham in February 2026 — 89 vs 38 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (13) and Anti-social behaviour (10), while Farnham has more Shoplifting (5) and Other theft (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Croydon or Farnham safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Farnham recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 38 vs 89 incidents. That is 57% fewer crimes. Farnham is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Croydon saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Anti-social behaviour while Farnham had more Shoplifting and Other theft. Overall, Farnham recorded fewer total crimes (38 vs 89).

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