Croydon vs Ripley — 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

Ripley

GU23 · Surrey

37

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Shoplifting15
  • Violence & sexual offences8
  • Anti-social behaviour5

Ripley has less crime — 37 vs 72 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Croydon recorded notably higher crime than Ripley in April 2026 — 72 vs 37 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Other theft (11), while Ripley has more Shoplifting (15). 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 Ripley safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Ripley recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 37 vs 72 incidents. That is 49% fewer crimes. Ripley is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Croydon saw higher rates of Other theft while Ripley had more Shoplifting. Overall, Ripley recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 72).

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