Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BR5 · Greater London
336
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CT17 · Kent
358
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bromley has less crime — 336 vs 358 incidents in April 2026.
Bromley and Dover recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 336 and 358 incidents respectively. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Dover records significantly more (111 vs 89 incidents). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bromley recorded fewer crimes than Dover — 336 vs 358 incidents. That is 6% fewer crimes. Dover is above the national average.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Bromley recorded 89 incidents of this type vs 111 in Dover. Total crime levels were broadly similar.