Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BR3 · Greater London
252
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CT9 · Kent
384
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Bromley has less crime — 252 vs 384 incidents in February 2026.
Margate recorded notably higher crime than Bromley in February 2026 — 384 vs 252 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Margate records significantly more (142 vs 53 incidents). 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 February 2026 Police data, Bromley recorded fewer crimes than Margate — 252 vs 384 incidents. That is 34% fewer crimes. Margate is above the national average.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Bromley recorded 53 incidents of this type vs 142 in Margate. Overall, Bromley had fewer total crimes (252 vs 384).