Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BR3 · Greater London
293
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CT17 · Kent
358
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bromley has less crime — 293 vs 358 incidents in April 2026.
Dover saw somewhat more crime than Bromley in April 2026 (358 vs 293 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromley sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (47), while Dover has more Shoplifting (46). 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, Bromley recorded fewer crimes than Dover — 293 vs 358 incidents. That is 18% fewer crimes. Dover 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 Shoplifting. Overall, Bromley recorded fewer total crimes (293 vs 358).