Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CR8 · Greater London
199
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
GU3 · Surrey
46
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Worplesdon has less crime — 46 vs 199 incidents in February 2026.
Croydon recorded substantially more crime than Worplesdon in February 2026 — 199 incidents compared to 46, a 4.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (28) and Shoplifting (22), while Worplesdon has more Other theft (5) and Public order (5). Croydon sits above the national average for recorded crime while Worplesdon is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Worplesdon recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 46 vs 199 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Worplesdon is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Croydon saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Worplesdon had more Other theft and Public order. Overall, Worplesdon recorded fewer total crimes (46 vs 199).