Croydon vs Worplesdon — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Croydon

CR7 · Greater London

713

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences229
  • Anti-social behaviour111
  • Vehicle crime74

Worplesdon

GU3 · Surrey

46

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences18
  • Other theft5
  • Public order5

Worplesdon has less crime — 46 vs 713 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Croydon recorded substantially more crime than Worplesdon in February 2026 — 713 incidents compared to 46, a 15.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (111) and Vehicle crime (74), while Worplesdon has more Other theft (5) and Public order (5). Croydon sits above the national average for recorded crime while Worplesdon is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Croydon or Worplesdon safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Worplesdon recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 46 vs 713 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Worplesdon is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Croydon saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Vehicle crime while Worplesdon had more Other theft and Public order. Overall, Worplesdon recorded fewer total crimes (46 vs 713).

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