Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BR5 · Greater London
336
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CT4 · Kent
3
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Lower Hardres has less crime — 3 vs 336 incidents in April 2026.
Bromley recorded substantially more crime than Lower Hardres in April 2026 — 336 incidents compared to 3, a 112.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (44), while Lower Hardres has more Vehicle crime (1). Bromley sits above the national average for recorded crime while Lower Hardres is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Lower Hardres recorded fewer crimes than Bromley — 3 vs 336 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Lower Hardres is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bromley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Lower Hardres had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Lower Hardres recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 336).