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

BR5 · Greater London

336

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences89
  • Anti-social behaviour62
  • Shoplifting44

Broadstairs has less crime — 141 vs 336 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bromley recorded notably higher crime than Broadstairs in April 2026 — 336 vs 141 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Bromley records significantly more (89 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 336 incidents. That is 58% 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 89 in Bromley. Overall, Broadstairs had fewer total crimes (141 vs 336).

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