Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CR9 · Greater London
1,318
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
GU22 · Surrey
274
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Woking has less crime — 274 vs 1,318 incidents in April 2026.
Croydon recorded substantially more crime than Woking in April 2026 — 1,318 incidents compared to 274, a 4.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Shoplifting (195), while Woking has more Public order (28). 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, Woking recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 274 vs 1,318 incidents. That is 79% 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 Woking had more Public order. Overall, Woking recorded fewer total crimes (274 vs 1,318).