Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BR7 · Greater London
85
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CT17 · Kent
358
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bromley has less crime — 85 vs 358 incidents in April 2026.
Dover recorded substantially more crime than Bromley in April 2026 — 358 incidents compared to 85, a 4.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromley sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (22), while Dover has more Shoplifting (46). Bromley is below the national average while Dover is above, making Bromley the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bromley recorded fewer crimes than Dover — 85 vs 358 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Bromley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bromley saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Dover had more Shoplifting. Overall, Bromley recorded fewer total crimes (85 vs 358).