Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BR7 · Greater London
85
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CR5 · Greater London
72
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Croydon has less crime — 72 vs 85 incidents in April 2026.
Bromley saw somewhat more crime than Croydon in April 2026 (85 vs 72 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromley sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (22), while Croydon has more Other theft (11). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Croydon recorded fewer crimes than Bromley — 72 vs 85 incidents. That is 15% fewer crimes. Croydon is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bromley saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Croydon had more Other theft. Overall, Croydon recorded fewer total crimes (72 vs 85).