Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BR5 · Greater London
336
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CR8 · Greater London
166
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Croydon has less crime — 166 vs 336 incidents in April 2026.
Bromley recorded notably higher crime than Croydon in April 2026 — 336 vs 166 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (44), while Croydon has more Vehicle crime (20). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Croydon recorded fewer crimes than Bromley — 166 vs 336 incidents. That is 51% fewer crimes. Bromley 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, Croydon recorded fewer total crimes (166 vs 336).