Bromley vs Croydon — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Bromley

BR2 · Greater London

187

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences64
  • Anti-social behaviour29
  • Other theft17

Croydon

CR5 · Greater London

72

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour18
  • Other theft11
  • Violence & sexual offences10

Croydon has less crime — 72 vs 187 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Bromley or Croydon safer?

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.

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

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.

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