Bromley vs Lower Hardres — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Bromley

BR6 · Greater London

114

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences27
  • Anti-social behaviour18
  • Shoplifting17

Lower Hardres

CT4 · Kent

2

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Burglary1
  • Other theft1

Lower Hardres has less crime — 2 vs 114 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Bromley recorded substantially more crime than Lower Hardres in February 2026 — 114 incidents compared to 2, a 57.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromley sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (27) and Anti-social behaviour (18), while Lower Hardres has more Burglary (1) and Other theft (1). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bromley or Lower Hardres safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Lower Hardres recorded fewer crimes than Bromley — 2 vs 114 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Lower Hardres is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Bromley and Lower Hardres?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bromley saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour while Lower Hardres had more Burglary and Other theft. Overall, Lower Hardres recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 114).

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