Bromley vs Croydon — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Bromley

BR6 · Greater London

114

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences27
  • Anti-social behaviour18
  • Shoplifting17

Croydon

CR5 · Greater London

89

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences33
  • Vehicle crime13
  • Anti-social behaviour10

Croydon has less crime — 89 vs 114 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Bromley saw somewhat more crime than Croydon in February 2026 (114 vs 89 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (17), while Croydon has more Vehicle crime (13). 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, Croydon recorded fewer crimes than Bromley — 89 vs 114 incidents. That is 22% fewer crimes. Croydon is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Bromley and Croydon?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bromley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Croydon had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Croydon recorded fewer total crimes (89 vs 114).

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