Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BR1 · Greater London
447
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CR5 · Greater London
89
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Croydon has less crime — 89 vs 447 incidents in February 2026.
Bromley recorded substantially more crime than Croydon in February 2026 — 447 incidents compared to 89, a 5.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (70), while Croydon has more Vehicle crime (13). Bromley sits above the national average for recorded crime while Croydon is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Croydon recorded fewer crimes than Bromley — 89 vs 447 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Croydon is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bromley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Croydon had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Croydon recorded fewer total crimes (89 vs 447).