Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CR5 · Greater London
72
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
GU23 · Surrey
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ripley has less crime — 37 vs 72 incidents in April 2026.
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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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.
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).