Croydon vs Wonersh — 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

Wonersh

GU5 · Surrey

3

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Other theft1
  • Public order1
  • Violence & sexual offences1

Wonersh has less crime — 3 vs 1,318 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Croydon recorded substantially more crime than Wonersh in April 2026 — 1,318 incidents compared to 3, a 439.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (282) and Shoplifting (195), while Wonersh has more Other theft (1) and Public order (1). Croydon sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wonersh is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Croydon or Wonersh safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Wonersh recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 3 vs 1,318 incidents. That is 100% fewer crimes. Wonersh is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Croydon saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Wonersh had more Other theft and Public order. Overall, Wonersh recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 1,318).

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