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

CR7 · Greater London

713

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences229
  • Anti-social behaviour111
  • Vehicle crime74

Bromley has less crime — 173 vs 713 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Croydon recorded substantially more crime than Bromley in February 2026 — 713 incidents compared to 173, a 4.1x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Croydon records significantly more (229 vs 67 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, Bromley recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 173 vs 713 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Croydon is above the national average.

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 229 in Croydon. Overall, Bromley had fewer total crimes (173 vs 713).

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