Bromley vs Dover — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Bromley

BR7 · Greater London

85

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Vehicle crime22
  • Violence & sexual offences21
  • Anti-social behaviour19

Dover

CT16 · Kent

217

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences74
  • Criminal damage & arson34
  • Anti-social behaviour29

Bromley has less crime — 85 vs 217 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Dover recorded substantially more crime than Bromley in April 2026 — 217 incidents compared to 85, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromley sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (22), while Dover has more Criminal damage & arson (34). Bromley is below the national average while Dover is above, making Bromley the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bromley or Dover safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Bromley recorded fewer crimes than Dover — 85 vs 217 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Bromley is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bromley saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Dover had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Bromley recorded fewer total crimes (85 vs 217).

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