Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BR2 · Greater London
187
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CR0 · Greater London
684
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bromley has less crime — 187 vs 684 incidents in April 2026.
Croydon recorded substantially more crime than Bromley in April 2026 — 684 incidents compared to 187, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromley sees higher rates of Other theft (17), while Croydon has more Shoplifting (99). 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, Bromley recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 187 vs 684 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Croydon is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bromley saw higher rates of Other theft while Croydon had more Shoplifting. Overall, Bromley recorded fewer total crimes (187 vs 684).