Camberley vs Croydon — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Camberley

GU16 · Surrey

79

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences42
  • Anti-social behaviour7
  • Shoplifting6

Croydon

CR8 · Greater London

199

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences62
  • Anti-social behaviour28
  • Shoplifting22

Camberley has less crime — 79 vs 199 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Croydon recorded substantially more crime than Camberley in February 2026 — 199 incidents compared to 79, a 2.5x difference. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Camberley is below the national average while Croydon is above, making Camberley the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Camberley or Croydon safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Camberley recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 79 vs 199 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Camberley is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Camberley recorded 42 incidents of this type vs 62 in Croydon. Overall, Camberley had fewer total crimes (79 vs 199).

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