Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BR2 · Greater London
227
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BR7 · Greater London
81
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Bromley has less crime — 81 vs 227 incidents in February 2026.
Bromley recorded substantially more crime than Bromley in February 2026 — 227 incidents compared to 81, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (24), while Bromley has more Vehicle crime (14). Bromley sits above the national average for recorded crime while Bromley is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Bromley recorded fewer crimes than Bromley — 81 vs 227 incidents. That is 64% fewer crimes. Bromley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bromley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Bromley had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Bromley recorded fewer total crimes (81 vs 227).