Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CR9 · Greater London
1,318
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BR8 · Kent
135
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Swanley has less crime — 135 vs 1,318 incidents in April 2026.
Croydon recorded substantially more crime than Swanley in April 2026 — 1,318 incidents compared to 135, a 9.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Shoplifting (195), 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 1,318 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Croydon is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Croydon saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Swanley had more Other theft. Overall, Swanley recorded fewer total crimes (135 vs 1,318).