Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BR6 · Greater London
140
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CR8 · Greater London
166
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Bromley has less crime — 140 vs 166 incidents in April 2026.
Croydon saw somewhat more crime than Bromley in April 2026 (166 vs 140 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (16), while Croydon has more Vehicle crime (20). 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 166 incidents. That is 16% 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, Bromley recorded fewer total crimes (140 vs 166).