Broadstairs vs Bromley — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Broadstairs

CT10 · Kent

141

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences46
  • Anti-social behaviour38
  • Shoplifting18

Bromley

BR1 · Greater London

422

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences112
  • Anti-social behaviour77
  • Shoplifting44

Broadstairs has less crime — 141 vs 422 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bromley recorded substantially more crime than Broadstairs in April 2026 — 422 incidents compared to 141, a 3.0x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Bromley records significantly more (112 vs 46 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Broadstairs or Bromley safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Broadstairs recorded fewer crimes than Bromley — 141 vs 422 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Bromley is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Broadstairs and Bromley?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Broadstairs recorded 46 incidents of this type vs 112 in Bromley. Overall, Broadstairs had fewer total crimes (141 vs 422).

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