Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BR7 · Greater London
85
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CT20 · Kent
313
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bromley has less crime — 85 vs 313 incidents in April 2026.
Folkestone recorded substantially more crime than Bromley in April 2026 — 313 incidents compared to 85, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromley sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (22), while Folkestone has more Criminal damage & arson (34). Bromley is below the national average while Folkestone 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 Folkestone — 85 vs 313 incidents. That is 73% 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 Folkestone had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Bromley recorded fewer total crimes (85 vs 313).