Bromley vs Dover — 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

Dover

CT17 · Kent

358

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences111
  • Anti-social behaviour68
  • Shoplifting46

Bromley has less crime — 140 vs 358 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Dover recorded substantially more crime than Bromley in April 2026 — 358 incidents compared to 140, a 2.6x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Dover records significantly more (111 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 Dover safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Bromley recorded fewer crimes than Dover — 140 vs 358 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Dover is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Bromley recorded 37 incidents of this type vs 111 in Dover. Overall, Bromley had fewer total crimes (140 vs 358).

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