Bromley vs Dover — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Bromley

BR4 · Greater London

154

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences53
  • Vehicle crime20
  • Anti-social behaviour19

Dover

CT16 · Kent

217

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences74
  • Criminal damage & arson34
  • Anti-social behaviour29

Bromley has less crime — 154 vs 217 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Dover saw somewhat more crime than Bromley in April 2026 (217 vs 154 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromley sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (20), while Dover has more Criminal damage & arson (34). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bromley or Dover safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Bromley recorded fewer crimes than Dover — 154 vs 217 incidents. That is 29% fewer crimes. Dover is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Bromley and Dover?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bromley saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Dover had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Bromley recorded fewer total crimes (154 vs 217).

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