Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BR7 · Greater London
85
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CR7 · Greater London
727
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bromley has less crime — 85 vs 727 incidents in April 2026.
Croydon recorded substantially more crime than Bromley in April 2026 — 727 incidents compared to 85, a 8.6x difference. Bromley is below the national average while Croydon is above, making Bromley the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bromley recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 85 vs 727 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Bromley is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Bromley's top crime category was Vehicle crime (22 incidents) while Croydon's was Violence & sexual offences (236 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.