Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BR7 · Greater London
81
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CR2 · Greater London
94
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Bromley has less crime — 81 vs 94 incidents in February 2026.
Croydon saw somewhat more crime than Bromley in February 2026 (94 vs 81 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromley sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (14), while Croydon has more Drugs (8). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Bromley recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 81 vs 94 incidents. That is 14% fewer crimes. Bromley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bromley saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Croydon had more Drugs. Overall, Bromley recorded fewer total crimes (81 vs 94).