Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BR5 · Greater London
336
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CR7 · Greater London
727
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bromley has less crime — 336 vs 727 incidents in April 2026.
Croydon recorded notably higher crime than Bromley in April 2026 — 727 vs 336 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (44), while Croydon has more Vehicle crime (78). 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 — 336 vs 727 incidents. That is 54% fewer crimes. Croydon is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bromley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Croydon had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Bromley recorded fewer total crimes (336 vs 727).