Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CR9 · Greater London
1,318
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
GU4 · Surrey
56
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Guildford has less crime — 56 vs 1,318 incidents in April 2026.
Croydon recorded substantially more crime than Guildford in April 2026 — 1,318 incidents compared to 56, a 23.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Shoplifting (195), while Guildford has more Other theft (7). Croydon sits above the national average for recorded crime while Guildford is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Guildford recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 56 vs 1,318 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Guildford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Croydon saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Guildford had more Other theft. Overall, Guildford recorded fewer total crimes (56 vs 1,318).