Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BR3 · Greater London
293
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CR8 · Greater London
166
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Croydon has less crime — 166 vs 293 incidents in April 2026.
Bromley recorded notably higher crime than Croydon in April 2026 — 293 vs 166 incidents. 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 — 166 vs 293 incidents. That is 43% fewer crimes. Bromley 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 (52 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.