Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CR8 · Greater London
166
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
GU27 · Surrey
72
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Haslemere has less crime — 72 vs 166 incidents in April 2026.
Croydon recorded notably higher crime than Haslemere in April 2026 — 166 vs 72 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (31) and Vehicle crime (20), while Haslemere has more Shoplifting (13) and Public order (10). 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, Haslemere recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 72 vs 166 incidents. That is 57% fewer crimes. Haslemere is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Croydon saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Vehicle crime while Haslemere had more Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, Haslemere recorded fewer total crimes (72 vs 166).