Croydon vs Woking — 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

Woking

GU21 · Surrey

183

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences58
  • Anti-social behaviour40
  • Shoplifting23

Croydon has less crime — 72 vs 183 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Woking recorded substantially more crime than Croydon in April 2026 — 183 incidents compared to 72, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Other theft (11), while Woking has more Shoplifting (23). 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 Woking safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Croydon recorded fewer crimes than Woking — 72 vs 183 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Croydon is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Croydon saw higher rates of Other theft while Woking had more Shoplifting. Overall, Croydon recorded fewer total crimes (72 vs 183).

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