Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BR1 · Greater London
422
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BR8 · Kent
135
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Swanley has less crime — 135 vs 422 incidents in April 2026.
Bromley recorded substantially more crime than Swanley in April 2026 — 422 incidents compared to 135, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (44), while Swanley has more Other theft (16). 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, Swanley recorded fewer crimes than Bromley — 135 vs 422 incidents. That is 68% 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 Swanley had more Other theft. Overall, Swanley recorded fewer total crimes (135 vs 422).