Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CR5 · Greater London
72
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
GU1 · Surrey
439
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Croydon has less crime — 72 vs 439 incidents in April 2026.
Guildford recorded substantially more crime than Croydon in April 2026 — 439 incidents compared to 72, a 6.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (18) and Other theft (11), while Guildford has more Shoplifting (87) and Public order (59). Croydon is below the national average while Guildford is above, making Croydon the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Croydon recorded fewer crimes than Guildford — 72 vs 439 incidents. That is 84% 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 Anti-social behaviour and Other theft while Guildford had more Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, Croydon recorded fewer total crimes (72 vs 439).