Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BR3 · Greater London
293
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CT21 · Kent
49
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Hythe has less crime — 49 vs 293 incidents in April 2026.
Bromley recorded substantially more crime than Hythe in April 2026 — 293 incidents compared to 49, a 6.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromley sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (47), while Hythe has more Shoplifting (9). 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 April 2026 Police data, Hythe recorded fewer crimes than Bromley — 49 vs 293 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Hythe 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 Hythe had more Shoplifting. Overall, Hythe recorded fewer total crimes (49 vs 293).