Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BR3 · Greater London
293
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CT18 · Kent
39
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Hawkinge has less crime — 39 vs 293 incidents in April 2026.
Bromley recorded substantially more crime than Hawkinge in April 2026 — 293 incidents compared to 39, a 7.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromley sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (47), while Hawkinge has more Other theft (6). Bromley sits above the national average for recorded crime while Hawkinge is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hawkinge recorded fewer crimes than Bromley — 39 vs 293 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Hawkinge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bromley saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Hawkinge had more Other theft. Overall, Hawkinge recorded fewer total crimes (39 vs 293).