Croydon vs Lindford — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Croydon

CR5 · Greater London

111

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences32
  • Shoplifting20
  • Anti-social behaviour13

Lindford

GU35 · Hampshire

123

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences50
  • Anti-social behaviour15
  • Shoplifting14

Croydon has less crime — 111 vs 123 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Croydon and Lindford recorded very similar overall crime levels in March 2026 — 111 and 123 incidents respectively. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. 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 Lindford safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Croydon recorded fewer crimes than Lindford — 111 vs 123 incidents. That is 10% fewer crimes.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In March 2026, Croydon recorded 32 incidents of this type vs 50 in Lindford. Total crime levels were broadly similar.

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