Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BR4 · Greater London
173
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CR9 · Greater London
1,065
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Bromley has less crime — 173 vs 1,065 incidents in February 2026.
Croydon recorded substantially more crime than Bromley in February 2026 — 1,065 incidents compared to 173, a 6.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromley sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (27), while Croydon has more Shoplifting (133). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Bromley recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 173 vs 1,065 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Croydon is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bromley saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Croydon had more Shoplifting. Overall, Bromley recorded fewer total crimes (173 vs 1,065).