Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BR8 · Kent
135
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CR6 · Surrey
42
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Whyteleafe has less crime — 42 vs 135 incidents in April 2026.
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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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.
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).