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

CR8 · Greater London

166

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences52
  • Anti-social behaviour31
  • Vehicle crime20

Croydon has less crime — 166 vs 187 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bromley and Croydon recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 187 and 166 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromley sees higher rates of Other theft (17), while Croydon has more Vehicle crime (20). 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 — 166 vs 187 incidents. That is 11% fewer crimes.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bromley saw higher rates of Other theft while Croydon had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Croydon recorded fewer total crimes (166 vs 187).

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