Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CR9 · Greater London
1,065
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
GU22 · Surrey
208
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Woking has less crime — 208 vs 1,065 incidents in February 2026.
Croydon recorded substantially more crime than Woking in February 2026 — 1,065 incidents compared to 208, a 5.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (214), while Woking has more Other theft (25). 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 February 2026 Police data, Woking recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 208 vs 1,065 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Croydon is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Croydon saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Woking had more Other theft. Overall, Woking recorded fewer total crimes (208 vs 1,065).