Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BR4 · Greater London
173
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CT9 · Kent
384
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Bromley has less crime — 173 vs 384 incidents in February 2026.
Margate recorded notably higher crime than Bromley in February 2026 — 384 vs 173 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromley sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (27), while Margate has more Shoplifting (36). 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 Margate — 173 vs 384 incidents. That is 55% fewer crimes. Margate is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bromley saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Margate had more Shoplifting. Overall, Bromley recorded fewer total crimes (173 vs 384).