Croydon vs Woking — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Croydon

CR7 · Greater London

713

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences229
  • Anti-social behaviour111
  • Vehicle crime74

Woking

GU21 · Surrey

163

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences48
  • Shoplifting32
  • Anti-social behaviour18

Woking has less crime — 163 vs 713 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Croydon recorded substantially more crime than Woking in February 2026 — 713 incidents compared to 163, a 4.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (74), while Woking has more Shoplifting (32). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Croydon or Woking safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Woking recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 163 vs 713 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Croydon is above the national average.

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 while Woking had more Shoplifting. Overall, Woking recorded fewer total crimes (163 vs 713).

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