Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT7 · Kent
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BR3 · Greater London
252
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Birchington has less crime — 44 vs 252 incidents in February 2026.
Bromley recorded substantially more crime than Birchington in February 2026 — 252 incidents compared to 44, a 5.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birchington sees higher rates of Drugs (7), while Bromley has more Shoplifting (35). Birchington is below the national average while Bromley is above, making Birchington the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Birchington recorded fewer crimes than Bromley — 44 vs 252 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Birchington is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birchington saw higher rates of Drugs while Bromley had more Shoplifting. Overall, Birchington recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 252).