Bromley vs Croydon — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Bromley

BR1 · Greater London

422

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences112
  • Anti-social behaviour77
  • Shoplifting44

Croydon

CR9 · Greater London

1,318

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences340
  • Anti-social behaviour282
  • Shoplifting195

Bromley has less crime — 422 vs 1,318 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Croydon recorded substantially more crime than Bromley in April 2026 — 1,318 incidents compared to 422, a 3.1x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Croydon records significantly more (340 vs 112 incidents). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bromley or Croydon safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Bromley recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 422 vs 1,318 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. Croydon is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Bromley and Croydon?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Bromley recorded 112 incidents of this type vs 340 in Croydon. Overall, Bromley had fewer total crimes (422 vs 1,318).

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