Bromley vs Croydon — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Bromley

BR4 · Greater London

173

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences67
  • Vehicle crime27
  • Anti-social behaviour17

Croydon

CR5 · Greater London

89

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences33
  • Vehicle crime13
  • Anti-social behaviour10

Croydon has less crime — 89 vs 173 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Bromley recorded notably higher crime than Croydon in February 2026 — 173 vs 89 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Bromley records significantly more (67 vs 33 incidents). 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 February 2026 Police data, Croydon recorded fewer crimes than Bromley — 89 vs 173 incidents. That is 49% fewer crimes. Croydon is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Bromley recorded 67 incidents of this type vs 33 in Croydon. Overall, Croydon had fewer total crimes (89 vs 173).

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