Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT5 · Kent
138
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CT4 · Kent
3
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Lower Hardres has less crime — 3 vs 138 incidents in April 2026.
Canterbury recorded substantially more crime than Lower Hardres in April 2026 — 138 incidents compared to 3, a 46.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Canterbury sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (24), 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 Canterbury — 3 vs 138 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, Canterbury saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Lower Hardres had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Lower Hardres recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 138).