Bromley vs Canterbury — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Bromley

BR6 · Greater London

114

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences27
  • Anti-social behaviour18
  • Shoplifting17

Canterbury

CT6 · Kent

169

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences62
  • Anti-social behaviour38
  • Shoplifting16

Bromley has less crime — 114 vs 169 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Canterbury saw somewhat more crime than Bromley in February 2026 (169 vs 114 incidents). Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Canterbury records significantly more (62 vs 27 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 February 2026 Police data, Bromley recorded fewer crimes than Canterbury — 114 vs 169 incidents. That is 33% fewer crimes.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Bromley recorded 27 incidents of this type vs 62 in Canterbury. Overall, Bromley had fewer total crimes (114 vs 169).

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