Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BR1 · Greater London
422
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CT11 · Kent
354
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Margate has less crime — 354 vs 422 incidents in April 2026.
Bromley saw somewhat more crime than Margate in April 2026 (422 vs 354 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (44), while Margate has more Criminal damage & arson (27). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Margate recorded fewer crimes than Bromley — 354 vs 422 incidents. That is 16% fewer crimes. Bromley is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bromley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Margate had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Margate recorded fewer total crimes (354 vs 422).