Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BR6 · Greater London
114
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CT11 · Kent
325
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Bromley has less crime — 114 vs 325 incidents in February 2026.
Margate recorded substantially more crime than Bromley in February 2026 — 325 incidents compared to 114, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (17), while Margate has more Criminal damage & arson (31). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Bromley recorded fewer crimes than Margate — 114 vs 325 incidents. That is 65% fewer crimes. Margate is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bromley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Margate had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Bromley recorded fewer total crimes (114 vs 325).