Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BR5 · Greater London
278
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CT6 · Kent
169
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Canterbury has less crime — 169 vs 278 incidents in February 2026.
Bromley recorded notably higher crime than Canterbury in February 2026 — 278 vs 169 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromley sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (40), while Canterbury has more Shoplifting (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on February 2026 Police data, Canterbury recorded fewer crimes than Bromley — 169 vs 278 incidents. That is 39% fewer crimes. Bromley is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bromley saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Canterbury had more Shoplifting. Overall, Canterbury recorded fewer total crimes (169 vs 278).