Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BR6 · Greater London
140
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CR7 · Greater London
727
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bromley has less crime — 140 vs 727 incidents in April 2026.
Croydon recorded substantially more crime than Bromley in April 2026 — 727 incidents compared to 140, a 5.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (16), while Croydon has more Vehicle crime (78). 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, Bromley recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 140 vs 727 incidents. That is 81% 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 (140 vs 727).