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

CR8 · Greater London

199

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences62
  • Anti-social behaviour28
  • Shoplifting22

Bromley has less crime — 114 vs 199 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Croydon recorded notably higher crime than Bromley in February 2026 — 199 vs 114 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Croydon records significantly more (62 vs 27 incidents). 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, Bromley recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 114 vs 199 incidents. That is 43% fewer crimes. Croydon is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Bromley recorded 27 incidents of this type vs 62 in Croydon. Overall, Bromley had fewer total crimes (114 vs 199).

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