Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CR9 · Greater London
1,318
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
GU2 · Surrey
447
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Guildford has less crime — 447 vs 1,318 incidents in April 2026.
Croydon recorded substantially more crime than Guildford in April 2026 — 1,318 incidents compared to 447, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Shoplifting (195), while Guildford has more Public order (63). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Guildford recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 447 vs 1,318 incidents. That is 66% 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 Guildford had more Public order. Overall, Guildford recorded fewer total crimes (447 vs 1,318).