Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CR5 · Greater London
72
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
GU21 · Surrey
183
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Croydon has less crime — 72 vs 183 incidents in April 2026.
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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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.
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).