Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CR7 · Greater London
727
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CR9 · Greater London
1,318
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Croydon has less crime — 727 vs 1,318 incidents in April 2026.
Croydon recorded notably higher crime than Croydon in April 2026 — 1,318 vs 727 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (78), while Croydon has more Shoplifting (195). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Croydon recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 727 vs 1,318 incidents. That is 45% fewer crimes. Croydon is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Croydon saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Croydon had more Shoplifting. Overall, Croydon recorded fewer total crimes (727 vs 1,318).