Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CR8 · Greater London
166
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
GU2 · Surrey
447
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Croydon has less crime — 166 vs 447 incidents in April 2026.
Guildford recorded substantially more crime than Croydon in April 2026 — 447 incidents compared to 166, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (20), while Guildford has more Public order (63). 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 Guildford — 166 vs 447 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Guildford is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Croydon saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Guildford had more Public order. Overall, Croydon recorded fewer total crimes (166 vs 447).