Croydon vs Whyteleafe — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Croydon

CR9 · Greater London

1,065

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences281
  • Anti-social behaviour214
  • Shoplifting133

Whyteleafe

CR3 · Surrey

126

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences41
  • Anti-social behaviour19
  • Shoplifting14

Whyteleafe has less crime — 126 vs 1,065 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Croydon recorded substantially more crime than Whyteleafe in February 2026 — 1,065 incidents compared to 126, a 8.5x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Croydon records significantly more (281 vs 41 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Croydon or Whyteleafe safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Whyteleafe recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 126 vs 1,065 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Croydon is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Croydon and Whyteleafe?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Croydon recorded 281 incidents of this type vs 41 in Whyteleafe. Overall, Whyteleafe had fewer total crimes (126 vs 1,065).

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