Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BR8 · Kent
132
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CR3 · Surrey
126
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Whyteleafe has less crime — 126 vs 132 incidents in February 2026.
Swanley and Whyteleafe recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 132 and 126 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Swanley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (16), while Whyteleafe has more Shoplifting (14). 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, Whyteleafe recorded fewer crimes than Swanley — 126 vs 132 incidents. That is 5% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Swanley saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Whyteleafe had more Shoplifting. Overall, Whyteleafe recorded fewer total crimes (126 vs 132).