Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BR2 · Greater London
187
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CT16 · Kent
217
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bromley has less crime — 187 vs 217 incidents in April 2026.
Dover saw somewhat more crime than Bromley in April 2026 (217 vs 187 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromley sees higher rates of Other theft (17), while Dover has more Criminal damage & arson (34). 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 Dover — 187 vs 217 incidents. That is 14% fewer crimes. Dover is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bromley saw higher rates of Other theft while Dover had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Bromley recorded fewer total crimes (187 vs 217).