Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BR6 · Greater London
140
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CT5 · Kent
138
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Canterbury has less crime — 138 vs 140 incidents in April 2026.
Bromley and Canterbury recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 140 and 138 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (16), while Canterbury has more Criminal damage & arson (24). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Canterbury recorded fewer crimes than Bromley — 138 vs 140 incidents. That is 1% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bromley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Canterbury had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Canterbury recorded fewer total crimes (138 vs 140).