Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BR6 · Greater London
114
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CR5 · Greater London
89
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Croydon has less crime — 89 vs 114 incidents in February 2026.
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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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.
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).