Croydon vs Liphook — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Croydon

CR7 · Greater London

727

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences236
  • Anti-social behaviour138
  • Vehicle crime78

Liphook

GU30 · Hampshire

38

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Other theft11
  • Shoplifting8
  • Violence & sexual offences7

Liphook has less crime — 38 vs 727 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Croydon recorded substantially more crime than Liphook in April 2026 — 727 incidents compared to 38, a 19.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (138) and Vehicle crime (78), while Liphook has more Other theft (11) and Shoplifting (8). Croydon sits above the national average for recorded crime while Liphook is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Croydon or Liphook safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Liphook recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 38 vs 727 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Liphook is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Croydon saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Vehicle crime while Liphook had more Other theft and Shoplifting. Overall, Liphook recorded fewer total crimes (38 vs 727).

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