Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BR3 · Greater London
251
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CT21 · Kent
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Hythe has less crime — 44 vs 251 incidents in February 2026.
Bromley recorded substantially more crime than Hythe in February 2026 — 251 incidents compared to 44, a 5.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (35), while Hythe has more Other theft (5). Bromley sits above the national average for recorded crime while Hythe is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hythe recorded fewer crimes than Bromley — 44 vs 251 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Hythe is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bromley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Hythe had more Other theft. Overall, Hythe recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 251).