Bromley vs Dover — 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

Dover

CT17 · Kent

358

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences111
  • Anti-social behaviour68
  • Shoplifting46

Bromley has less crime — 187 vs 358 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Dover recorded notably higher crime than Bromley in April 2026 — 358 vs 187 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromley sees higher rates of Other theft (17), while Dover has more Shoplifting (46). 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 Dover safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Bromley recorded fewer crimes than Dover — 187 vs 358 incidents. That is 48% fewer crimes. Dover is above the national average.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bromley saw higher rates of Other theft while Dover had more Shoplifting. Overall, Bromley recorded fewer total crimes (187 vs 358).

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