Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BR4 · Greater London
154
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
BR8 · Kent
135
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Swanley has less crime — 135 vs 154 incidents in April 2026.
Bromley and Swanley recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 154 and 135 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromley sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (20), while Swanley has more Other theft (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Swanley recorded fewer crimes than Bromley — 135 vs 154 incidents. That is 12% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bromley saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Swanley had more Other theft. Overall, Swanley recorded fewer total crimes (135 vs 154).