Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CR8 · Greater London
166
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
GU21 · Surrey
183
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Croydon has less crime — 166 vs 183 incidents in April 2026.
Croydon and Woking recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 166 and 183 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (20), while Woking has more Shoplifting (23). 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, Croydon recorded fewer crimes than Woking — 166 vs 183 incidents. That is 9% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Croydon saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Woking had more Shoplifting. Overall, Croydon recorded fewer total crimes (166 vs 183).