Croydon vs Lindford — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Croydon

CR8 · Greater London

188

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences74
  • Anti-social behaviour24
  • Shoplifting18

Lindford

GU35 · Hampshire

123

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

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

Lindford has less crime — 123 vs 188 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Croydon recorded notably higher crime than Lindford in March 2026 — 188 vs 123 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Croydon records significantly more (74 vs 50 incidents). 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, Lindford recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 123 vs 188 incidents. That is 35% 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 74 incidents of this type vs 50 in Lindford. Overall, Lindford had fewer total crimes (123 vs 188).

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