Bromley vs Dover — 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

Dover

CT14 · Kent

113

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences62
  • Anti-social behaviour21
  • Other theft8

Dover has less crime — 113 vs 114 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Bromley and Dover recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 114 and 113 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (17), while Dover has more Other theft (8). 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 Dover safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Dover recorded fewer crimes than Bromley — 113 vs 114 incidents. That is 1% fewer crimes.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bromley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Dover had more Other theft. Overall, Dover recorded fewer total crimes (113 vs 114).

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