Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CR8 · Greater London
166
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
BR8 · Kent
135
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Swanley has less crime — 135 vs 166 incidents in April 2026.
Croydon saw somewhat more crime than Swanley in April 2026 (166 vs 135 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (20), 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, Swanley recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 135 vs 166 incidents. That is 19% 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, Swanley recorded fewer total crimes (135 vs 166).