Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BR5 · Greater London
278
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CT14 · Kent
113
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Dover has less crime — 113 vs 278 incidents in February 2026.
Bromley recorded notably higher crime than Dover in February 2026 — 278 vs 113 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromley sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (40), while Dover has more Other theft (8). 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, Dover recorded fewer crimes than Bromley — 113 vs 278 incidents. That is 59% fewer crimes. Bromley is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bromley saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Dover had more Other theft. Overall, Dover recorded fewer total crimes (113 vs 278).