Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CR8 · Greater London
166
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
GU14 · Hampshire
189
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Croydon has less crime — 166 vs 189 incidents in April 2026.
Croydon and Farnborough recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 166 and 189 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (20), while Farnborough has more Other theft (19). 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, Croydon recorded fewer crimes than Farnborough — 166 vs 189 incidents. That is 12% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Croydon saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Farnborough had more Other theft. Overall, Croydon recorded fewer total crimes (166 vs 189).