Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BR3 · Greater London
293
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CR9 · Greater London
1,318
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bromley has less crime — 293 vs 1,318 incidents in April 2026.
Croydon recorded substantially more crime than Bromley in April 2026 — 1,318 incidents compared to 293, a 4.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromley sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (47), while Croydon has more Shoplifting (195). 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 1,318 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Croydon is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bromley saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Croydon had more Shoplifting. Overall, Bromley recorded fewer total crimes (293 vs 1,318).