Croydon vs Whyteleafe — 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

Whyteleafe

CR3 · Surrey

152

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences54
  • Anti-social behaviour21
  • Other theft19

Croydon has less crime — 72 vs 152 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Whyteleafe recorded notably higher crime than Croydon in April 2026 — 152 vs 72 incidents. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Croydon or Whyteleafe safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Croydon recorded fewer crimes than Whyteleafe — 72 vs 152 incidents. That is 53% fewer crimes. Croydon is also below the national average for crime.

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

In April 2026, Croydon's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) while Whyteleafe's was Violence & sexual offences (54 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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