Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BR6 · Greater London
140
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CR2 · Greater London
123
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Croydon has less crime — 123 vs 140 incidents in April 2026.
Bromley and Croydon recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 140 and 123 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (16), while Croydon has more Vehicle crime (18). 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 — 123 vs 140 incidents. That is 12% fewer crimes.
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 (123 vs 140).