Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BR3 · Greater London
293
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CT19 · Kent
382
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bromley has less crime — 293 vs 382 incidents in April 2026.
Folkestone saw somewhat more crime than Bromley in April 2026 (382 vs 293 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromley sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (47), while Folkestone has more Criminal damage & arson (42). 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 Folkestone — 293 vs 382 incidents. That is 23% fewer crimes. Folkestone is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bromley saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Folkestone had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Bromley recorded fewer total crimes (293 vs 382).