Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT10 · Kent
141
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
BR3 · Greater London
293
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Broadstairs has less crime — 141 vs 293 incidents in April 2026.
Bromley recorded notably higher crime than Broadstairs in April 2026 — 293 vs 141 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Broadstairs sees higher rates of Shoplifting (18), while Bromley has more Vehicle crime (47). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Broadstairs recorded fewer crimes than Bromley — 141 vs 293 incidents. That is 52% fewer crimes. Bromley is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Broadstairs saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Bromley had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Broadstairs recorded fewer total crimes (141 vs 293).