Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BR5 · Greater London
278
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CR0 · Greater London
573
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Bromley has less crime — 278 vs 573 incidents in February 2026.
Croydon recorded notably higher crime than Bromley in February 2026 — 573 vs 278 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromley sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (40), while Croydon has more Shoplifting (51). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Bromley recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 278 vs 573 incidents. That is 51% fewer crimes. Croydon is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bromley saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Croydon had more Shoplifting. Overall, Bromley recorded fewer total crimes (278 vs 573).