Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BR6 · Greater London
140
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CT8 · Kent
97
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Margate has less crime — 97 vs 140 incidents in April 2026.
Bromley saw somewhat more crime than Margate in April 2026 (140 vs 97 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (16), while Margate has more Criminal damage & arson (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Margate recorded fewer crimes than Bromley — 97 vs 140 incidents. That is 31% fewer crimes. Margate is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bromley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Margate had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Margate recorded fewer total crimes (97 vs 140).