Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT10 · Kent
115
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
BR1 · Greater London
447
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Broadstairs has less crime — 115 vs 447 incidents in February 2026.
Bromley recorded substantially more crime than Broadstairs in February 2026 — 447 incidents compared to 115, a 3.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Broadstairs sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (17), while Bromley has more Shoplifting (70). 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, Broadstairs recorded fewer crimes than Bromley — 115 vs 447 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Bromley is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Broadstairs saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Bromley had more Shoplifting. Overall, Broadstairs recorded fewer total crimes (115 vs 447).