Bromley vs Hawkinge — 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

Hawkinge

CT18 · Kent

39

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences16
  • Anti-social behaviour8
  • Other theft6

Hawkinge has less crime — 39 vs 140 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bromley recorded substantially more crime than Hawkinge in April 2026 — 140 incidents compared to 39, a 3.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (16), while Hawkinge has more Other theft (6). 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 Hawkinge safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Hawkinge recorded fewer crimes than Bromley — 39 vs 140 incidents. That is 72% fewer crimes. Hawkinge is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bromley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Hawkinge had more Other theft. Overall, Hawkinge recorded fewer total crimes (39 vs 140).

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