Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BR2 · Greater London
187
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CR5 · Greater London
72
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Croydon has less crime — 72 vs 187 incidents in April 2026.
Bromley recorded substantially more crime than Croydon in April 2026 — 187 incidents compared to 72, a 2.6x difference. 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 — 72 vs 187 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Croydon is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Bromley's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (64 incidents) while Croydon's was Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.