Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BR3 · Greater London
293
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CT5 · Kent
138
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Canterbury has less crime — 138 vs 293 incidents in April 2026.
Bromley recorded notably higher crime than Canterbury in April 2026 — 293 vs 138 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromley sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (47), while Canterbury has more Criminal damage & arson (24). 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, Canterbury recorded fewer crimes than Bromley — 138 vs 293 incidents. That is 53% fewer crimes. Bromley is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bromley saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Canterbury had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Canterbury recorded fewer total crimes (138 vs 293).