Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BR5 · Greater London
278
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CT13 · Kent
38
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Sandwich has less crime — 38 vs 278 incidents in February 2026.
Bromley recorded substantially more crime than Sandwich in February 2026 — 278 incidents compared to 38, a 7.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromley sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (40), while Sandwich has more Shoplifting (5). Bromley sits above the national average for recorded crime while Sandwich is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Sandwich recorded fewer crimes than Bromley — 38 vs 278 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Sandwich 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 Sandwich had more Shoplifting. Overall, Sandwich recorded fewer total crimes (38 vs 278).