Swanley vs Whyteleafe — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Swanley

BR8 · Kent

135

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences46
  • Anti-social behaviour29
  • Other theft16

Whyteleafe

CR3 · Surrey

152

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences54
  • Anti-social behaviour21
  • Other theft19

Swanley has less crime — 135 vs 152 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Swanley and Whyteleafe recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 135 and 152 incidents respectively. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Swanley or Whyteleafe safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Swanley recorded fewer crimes than Whyteleafe — 135 vs 152 incidents. That is 11% fewer crimes.

What are the main differences in crime between Swanley and Whyteleafe?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Swanley recorded 46 incidents of this type vs 54 in Whyteleafe. Total crime levels were broadly similar.

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