Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CR5 · Greater London
72
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
GU26 · Surrey
36
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Haslemere has less crime — 36 vs 72 incidents in April 2026.
Croydon recorded notably higher crime than Haslemere in April 2026 — 72 vs 36 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Other theft (11), while Haslemere has more Shoplifting (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Haslemere recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 36 vs 72 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Haslemere is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Croydon saw higher rates of Other theft while Haslemere had more Shoplifting. Overall, Haslemere recorded fewer total crimes (36 vs 72).