Croydon vs Farnham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Croydon

CR8 · Greater London

166

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences52
  • Anti-social behaviour31
  • Vehicle crime20

Farnham

GU10 · Surrey

53

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences22
  • Anti-social behaviour8
  • Shoplifting6

Farnham has less crime — 53 vs 166 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Croydon recorded substantially more crime than Farnham in April 2026 — 166 incidents compared to 53, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (20), while Farnham has more Shoplifting (6). 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 Farnham safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Farnham recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 53 vs 166 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. Farnham is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Croydon saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Farnham had more Shoplifting. Overall, Farnham recorded fewer total crimes (53 vs 166).

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