Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CR8 · Greater London
166
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
GU4 · Surrey
56
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Guildford has less crime — 56 vs 166 incidents in April 2026.
Croydon recorded substantially more crime than Guildford in April 2026 — 166 incidents compared to 56, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (20), while Guildford has more Other theft (7). 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, Guildford recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 56 vs 166 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Guildford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Croydon saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Guildford had more Other theft. Overall, Guildford recorded fewer total crimes (56 vs 166).