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

GU22 · Surrey

208

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences69
  • Shoplifting32
  • Other theft25

Woking has less crime — 208 vs 713 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Croydon recorded substantially more crime than Woking in February 2026 — 713 incidents compared to 208, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (111) and Vehicle crime (74), while Woking has more Shoplifting (32) and Other theft (25). 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Croydon or Woking safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Woking recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 208 vs 713 incidents. That is 71% 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 Anti-social behaviour and Vehicle crime while Woking had more Shoplifting and Other theft. Overall, Woking recorded fewer total crimes (208 vs 713).

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