Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BR3 · Greater London
293
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CR7 · Greater London
727
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bromley has less crime — 293 vs 727 incidents in April 2026.
Croydon recorded notably higher crime than Bromley in April 2026 — 727 vs 293 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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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bromley recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 293 vs 727 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Croydon is above the national average.
In April 2026, Bromley's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (59 incidents) while Croydon's was Violence & sexual offences (236 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.