Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BR2 · Greater London
187
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CT6 · Kent
252
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bromley has less crime — 187 vs 252 incidents in April 2026.
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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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.
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).