Croydon vs Woking — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Croydon

CR5 · Greater London

89

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences33
  • Vehicle crime13
  • Anti-social behaviour10

Woking

GU22 · Surrey

208

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences69
  • Shoplifting32
  • Other theft25

Croydon has less crime — 89 vs 208 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Woking recorded notably higher crime than Croydon in February 2026 — 208 vs 89 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (13) and Anti-social behaviour (10), while Woking has more Shoplifting (32) and Other theft (25). Croydon is below the national average while Woking is above, making Croydon the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Croydon or Woking safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Croydon recorded fewer crimes than Woking — 89 vs 208 incidents. That is 57% 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 February 2026, Croydon saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Anti-social behaviour while Woking had more Shoplifting and Other theft. Overall, Croydon recorded fewer total crimes (89 vs 208).

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