Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BR3 · Greater London
293
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CT16 · Kent
217
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Dover has less crime — 217 vs 293 incidents in April 2026.
Bromley saw somewhat more crime than Dover in April 2026 (293 vs 217 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromley sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (47), while Dover has more Criminal damage & arson (34). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Dover recorded fewer crimes than Bromley — 217 vs 293 incidents. That is 26% 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 Dover had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Dover recorded fewer total crimes (217 vs 293).