Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CR5 · Greater London
89
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CR3 · Surrey
126
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Croydon has less crime — 89 vs 126 incidents in February 2026.
Whyteleafe saw somewhat more crime than Croydon in February 2026 (126 vs 89 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (13), while Whyteleafe has more Shoplifting (14). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Croydon recorded fewer crimes than Whyteleafe — 89 vs 126 incidents. That is 29% fewer crimes. Croydon is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Croydon saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Whyteleafe had more Shoplifting. Overall, Croydon recorded fewer total crimes (89 vs 126).