Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CR7 · Greater London
727
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
GU21 · Surrey
183
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Woking has less crime — 183 vs 727 incidents in April 2026.
Croydon recorded substantially more crime than Woking in April 2026 — 727 incidents compared to 183, a 4.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (78), while Woking has more Shoplifting (23). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Woking recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 183 vs 727 incidents. That is 75% 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 Woking had more Shoplifting. Overall, Woking recorded fewer total crimes (183 vs 727).