Croydon vs Woking — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Croydon

CR8 · Greater London

199

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences62
  • Anti-social behaviour28
  • Shoplifting22

Woking

GU21 · Surrey

163

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences48
  • Shoplifting32
  • Anti-social behaviour18

Woking has less crime — 163 vs 199 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Croydon saw somewhat more crime than Woking in February 2026 (199 vs 163 incidents). Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Croydon or Woking safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Woking recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 163 vs 199 incidents. That is 18% fewer crimes. Croydon is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Croydon and Woking?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Croydon recorded 62 incidents of this type vs 48 in Woking. Overall, Woking had fewer total crimes (163 vs 199).

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