Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BR5 · Greater London
278
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CT8 · Kent
81
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Margate has less crime — 81 vs 278 incidents in February 2026.
Bromley recorded substantially more crime than Margate in February 2026 — 278 incidents compared to 81, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromley sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (40), while Margate has more Other theft (7). Bromley sits above the national average for recorded crime while Margate is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Margate recorded fewer crimes than Bromley — 81 vs 278 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Margate is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bromley saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Margate had more Other theft. Overall, Margate recorded fewer total crimes (81 vs 278).