Bromley vs Canterbury — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Bromley

BR6 · Greater London

140

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences37
  • Anti-social behaviour23
  • Shoplifting16

Canterbury

CT1 · Kent

544

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences174
  • Anti-social behaviour122
  • Shoplifting91

Bromley has less crime — 140 vs 544 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Canterbury recorded substantially more crime than Bromley in April 2026 — 544 incidents compared to 140, a 3.9x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Canterbury records significantly more (174 vs 37 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bromley or Canterbury safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Bromley recorded fewer crimes than Canterbury — 140 vs 544 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Canterbury is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Bromley and Canterbury?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Bromley recorded 37 incidents of this type vs 174 in Canterbury. Overall, Bromley had fewer total crimes (140 vs 544).

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