Croydon vs Woking — 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

Woking

GU21 · Surrey

183

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences58
  • Anti-social behaviour40
  • Shoplifting23

Woking has less crime — 183 vs 1,318 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Croydon recorded substantially more crime than Woking in April 2026 — 1,318 incidents compared to 183, a 7.2x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Croydon records significantly more (340 vs 58 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 Woking safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Woking recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 183 vs 1,318 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Croydon is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Croydon recorded 340 incidents of this type vs 58 in Woking. Overall, Woking had fewer total crimes (183 vs 1,318).

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