Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CR9 · Greater London
1,318
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
GU14 · Hampshire
189
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Farnborough has less crime — 189 vs 1,318 incidents in April 2026.
Croydon recorded substantially more crime than Farnborough in April 2026 — 1,318 incidents compared to 189, a 7.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Shoplifting (195), while Farnborough has more Other theft (19). 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, Farnborough recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 189 vs 1,318 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Croydon is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Croydon saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Farnborough had more Other theft. Overall, Farnborough recorded fewer total crimes (189 vs 1,318).