Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BR6 · Greater London
114
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CT1 · Kent
595
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Bromley has less crime — 114 vs 595 incidents in February 2026.
Canterbury recorded substantially more crime than Bromley in February 2026 — 595 incidents compared to 114, a 5.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (17), while Canterbury has more Criminal damage & arson (73). 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, Bromley recorded fewer crimes than Canterbury — 114 vs 595 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Canterbury is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bromley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Canterbury had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Bromley recorded fewer total crimes (114 vs 595).