Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CR8 · Greater London
166
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
GU23 · Surrey
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ripley has less crime — 37 vs 166 incidents in April 2026.
Croydon recorded substantially more crime than Ripley in April 2026 — 166 incidents compared to 37, a 4.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (20), while Ripley has more Shoplifting (15). 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, Ripley recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 37 vs 166 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Ripley 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 Ripley had more Shoplifting. Overall, Ripley recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 166).