Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CR2 · Greater London
123
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
BR8 · Kent
135
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Croydon has less crime — 123 vs 135 incidents in April 2026.
Croydon and Swanley recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 123 and 135 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (18), while Swanley has more Other theft (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Croydon recorded fewer crimes than Swanley — 123 vs 135 incidents. That is 9% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Croydon saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Swanley had more Other theft. Overall, Croydon recorded fewer total crimes (123 vs 135).