Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CR8 · Greater London
199
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
GU4 · Surrey
54
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Guildford has less crime — 54 vs 199 incidents in February 2026.
Croydon recorded substantially more crime than Guildford in February 2026 — 199 incidents compared to 54, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Shoplifting (22), while Guildford has more Public order (9). Croydon sits above the national average for recorded crime while Guildford is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Guildford recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 54 vs 199 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Guildford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Croydon saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Guildford had more Public order. Overall, Guildford recorded fewer total crimes (54 vs 199).