Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CR9 · Greater London
1,274
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
GU29 · West Sussex
18
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Midhurst has less crime — 18 vs 1,274 incidents in March 2026.
Croydon recorded substantially more crime than Midhurst in March 2026 — 1,274 incidents compared to 18, a 70.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Shoplifting (138), while Midhurst has more Public order (3). Croydon sits above the national average for recorded crime while Midhurst is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Midhurst recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 18 vs 1,274 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Midhurst is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Croydon saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Midhurst had more Public order. Overall, Midhurst recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 1,274).