Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BR1 · Greater London
422
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CR2 · Greater London
123
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Croydon has less crime — 123 vs 422 incidents in April 2026.
Bromley recorded substantially more crime than Croydon in April 2026 — 422 incidents compared to 123, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (44), while Croydon has more Vehicle crime (18). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Croydon recorded fewer crimes than Bromley — 123 vs 422 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Bromley is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bromley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Croydon had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Croydon recorded fewer total crimes (123 vs 422).