Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT7 · Kent
35
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CT4 · Kent
3
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Lower Hardres has less crime — 3 vs 35 incidents in April 2026.
Birchington recorded substantially more crime than Lower Hardres in April 2026 — 35 incidents compared to 3, a 11.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birchington sees higher rates of Shoplifting (3), while Lower Hardres has more Vehicle crime (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Lower Hardres recorded fewer crimes than Birchington — 3 vs 35 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Lower Hardres is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birchington saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Lower Hardres had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Lower Hardres recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 35).