Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BR6 · Greater London
114
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
BR8 · Kent
132
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Bromley has less crime — 114 vs 132 incidents in February 2026.
Swanley saw somewhat more crime than Bromley in February 2026 (132 vs 114 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (17), while Swanley 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 February 2026 Police data, Bromley recorded fewer crimes than Swanley — 114 vs 132 incidents. That is 14% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bromley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Swanley had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Bromley recorded fewer total crimes (114 vs 132).