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

CT17 · Kent

350

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences133
  • Anti-social behaviour54
  • Shoplifting41

Bromley has less crime — 114 vs 350 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Dover recorded substantially more crime than Bromley in February 2026 — 350 incidents compared to 114, a 3.1x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Dover records significantly more (133 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 Dover safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Bromley recorded fewer crimes than Dover — 114 vs 350 incidents. That is 67% 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 February 2026, Bromley recorded 27 incidents of this type vs 133 in Dover. Overall, Bromley had fewer total crimes (114 vs 350).

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