Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BR1 · Greater London
447
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BR8 · Kent
132
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Swanley has less crime — 132 vs 447 incidents in February 2026.
Bromley recorded substantially more crime than Swanley in February 2026 — 447 incidents compared to 132, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (70), while Swanley has more Criminal damage & arson (16). 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, Swanley recorded fewer crimes than Bromley — 132 vs 447 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Bromley is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bromley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Swanley had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Swanley recorded fewer total crimes (132 vs 447).