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

CR6 · Surrey

42

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences15
  • Vehicle crime9
  • Anti-social behaviour7

Whyteleafe has less crime — 42 vs 135 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Swanley recorded substantially more crime than Whyteleafe in April 2026 — 135 incidents compared to 42, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Swanley sees higher rates of Other theft (16), while Whyteleafe has more Vehicle crime (9). 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, Whyteleafe recorded fewer crimes than Swanley — 42 vs 135 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. Whyteleafe is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Swanley saw higher rates of Other theft while Whyteleafe had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Whyteleafe recorded fewer total crimes (42 vs 135).

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