Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CR9 · Greater London
1,065
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BR8 · Kent
132
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Swanley has less crime — 132 vs 1,065 incidents in February 2026.
Croydon recorded substantially more crime than Swanley in February 2026 — 1,065 incidents compared to 132, a 8.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Shoplifting (133), while Swanley has more Criminal damage & arson (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Swanley recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 132 vs 1,065 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Croydon is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Croydon saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Swanley had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Swanley recorded fewer total crimes (132 vs 1,065).