Bromley vs Canterbury — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Bromley

BR2 · Greater London

187

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences64
  • Anti-social behaviour29
  • Other theft17

Canterbury

CT6 · Kent

252

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences99
  • Anti-social behaviour53
  • Shoplifting39

Bromley has less crime — 187 vs 252 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Canterbury saw somewhat more crime than Bromley in April 2026 (252 vs 187 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromley sees higher rates of Other theft (17), while Canterbury has more Shoplifting (39). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bromley or Canterbury safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Bromley recorded fewer crimes than Canterbury — 187 vs 252 incidents. That is 26% fewer crimes. Canterbury is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Bromley and Canterbury?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bromley saw higher rates of Other theft while Canterbury had more Shoplifting. Overall, Bromley recorded fewer total crimes (187 vs 252).

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