Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BR1 · Greater London
422
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BR7 · Greater London
85
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Bromley has less crime — 85 vs 422 incidents in April 2026.
Bromley recorded substantially more crime than Bromley in April 2026 — 422 incidents compared to 85, a 5.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (44), while Bromley has more Vehicle crime (22). Bromley sits above the national average for recorded crime while Bromley is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bromley recorded fewer crimes than Bromley — 85 vs 422 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Bromley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bromley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Bromley had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Bromley recorded fewer total crimes (85 vs 422).