Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BR1 · Greater London
422
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CT8 · Kent
97
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Margate has less crime — 97 vs 422 incidents in April 2026.
Bromley recorded substantially more crime than Margate in April 2026 — 422 incidents compared to 97, a 4.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (44), while Margate has more Criminal damage & arson (16). Bromley sits above the national average for recorded crime while Margate is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Margate recorded fewer crimes than Bromley — 97 vs 422 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Margate is also below the national average for crime.
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 (97 vs 422).