Croydon vs Windlesham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Croydon

CR9 · Greater London

1,318

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences340
  • Anti-social behaviour282
  • Shoplifting195

Windlesham

GU20 · Surrey

7

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour3
  • Public order2
  • Other theft1

Windlesham has less crime — 7 vs 1,318 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Croydon recorded substantially more crime than Windlesham in April 2026 — 1,318 incidents compared to 7, a 188.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (340) and Shoplifting (195), while Windlesham has more Public order (2) and Other theft (1). Croydon sits above the national average for recorded crime while Windlesham is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Croydon or Windlesham safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Windlesham recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 7 vs 1,318 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Windlesham is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Croydon saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting while Windlesham had more Public order and Other theft. Overall, Windlesham recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 1,318).

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