Bromley vs Hythe — 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

Hythe

CT21 · Kent

49

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences16
  • Shoplifting9
  • Anti-social behaviour9

Hythe has less crime — 49 vs 140 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bromley recorded substantially more crime than Hythe in April 2026 — 140 incidents compared to 49, a 2.9x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Bromley records significantly more (37 vs 16 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 Hythe safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Hythe recorded fewer crimes than Bromley — 49 vs 140 incidents. That is 65% fewer crimes. Hythe is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Bromley recorded 37 incidents of this type vs 16 in Hythe. Overall, Hythe had fewer total crimes (49 vs 140).

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