Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BR2 · Greater London
227
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CT1 · Kent
595
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Bromley has less crime — 227 vs 595 incidents in February 2026.
Canterbury recorded substantially more crime than Bromley in February 2026 — 595 incidents compared to 227, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (24), while Canterbury has more Criminal damage & arson (73). 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 February 2026 Police data, Bromley recorded fewer crimes than Canterbury — 227 vs 595 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. Canterbury is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bromley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Canterbury had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Bromley recorded fewer total crimes (227 vs 595).