Bromley vs Croydon — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Bromley

BR7 · Greater London

81

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences31
  • Vehicle crime14
  • Anti-social behaviour12

Croydon

CR7 · Greater London

713

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences229
  • Anti-social behaviour111
  • Vehicle crime74

Bromley has less crime — 81 vs 713 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Croydon recorded substantially more crime than Bromley in February 2026 — 713 incidents compared to 81, a 8.8x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Croydon records significantly more (229 vs 31 incidents). Bromley is below the national average while Croydon is above, making Bromley the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bromley or Croydon safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Bromley recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 81 vs 713 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Bromley is also below the national average for crime.

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 31 incidents of this type vs 229 in Croydon. Overall, Bromley had fewer total crimes (81 vs 713).

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