Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CR5 · Greater London
72
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CR6 · Surrey
42
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Whyteleafe has less crime — 42 vs 72 incidents in April 2026.
Croydon recorded notably higher crime than Whyteleafe in April 2026 — 72 vs 42 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Other theft (11), while Whyteleafe has more Vehicle crime (9). 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, Whyteleafe recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 42 vs 72 incidents. That is 42% fewer crimes. Whyteleafe 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 Whyteleafe had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Whyteleafe recorded fewer total crimes (42 vs 72).