Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CR7 · Greater London
727
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
GU1 · Surrey
439
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Guildford has less crime — 439 vs 727 incidents in April 2026.
Croydon recorded notably higher crime than Guildford in April 2026 — 727 vs 439 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (138) and Vehicle crime (78), while Guildford has more Shoplifting (87) and Public order (59). 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, Guildford recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 439 vs 727 incidents. That is 40% fewer crimes. Croydon is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Croydon saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Vehicle crime while Guildford had more Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, Guildford recorded fewer total crimes (439 vs 727).