Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BR7 · Greater London
85
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CR9 · Greater London
1,318
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bromley has less crime — 85 vs 1,318 incidents in April 2026.
Croydon recorded substantially more crime than Bromley in April 2026 — 1,318 incidents compared to 85, a 15.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromley sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (22), while Croydon has more Shoplifting (195). 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 1,318 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Bromley 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 Shoplifting. Overall, Bromley recorded fewer total crimes (85 vs 1,318).