Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BR4 · Greater London
173
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CT17 · Kent
350
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Bromley has less crime — 173 vs 350 incidents in February 2026.
Dover recorded notably higher crime than Bromley in February 2026 — 350 vs 173 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromley sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (27), while Dover has more Shoplifting (41). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Bromley recorded fewer crimes than Dover — 173 vs 350 incidents. That is 51% fewer crimes. Dover is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bromley saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Dover had more Shoplifting. Overall, Bromley recorded fewer total crimes (173 vs 350).