Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT10 · Kent
141
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CT4 · Kent
3
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Lower Hardres has less crime — 3 vs 141 incidents in April 2026.
Broadstairs recorded substantially more crime than Lower Hardres in April 2026 — 141 incidents compared to 3, a 47.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Broadstairs sees higher rates of Shoplifting (18), while Lower Hardres has more Vehicle crime (1). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Lower Hardres recorded fewer crimes than Broadstairs — 3 vs 141 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Lower Hardres is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Broadstairs saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Lower Hardres had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Lower Hardres recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 141).