Croydon vs Guildford — 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

Guildford

GU4 · Surrey

56

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences22
  • Anti-social behaviour14
  • Other theft7

Guildford has less crime — 56 vs 72 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Croydon saw somewhat more crime than Guildford in April 2026 (72 vs 56 incidents). 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 Guildford safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Guildford recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 56 vs 72 incidents. That is 22% fewer crimes. Guildford is also below the national average for crime.

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

In April 2026, Croydon's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) while Guildford's was Violence & sexual offences (22 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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