Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT5 · Kent
123
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CT4 · Kent
2
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Lower Hardres has less crime — 2 vs 123 incidents in February 2026.
Canterbury recorded substantially more crime than Lower Hardres in February 2026 — 123 incidents compared to 2, a 61.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Canterbury sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (37) and Shoplifting (35), 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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Based on February 2026 Police data, Lower Hardres recorded fewer crimes than Canterbury — 2 vs 123 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Lower Hardres is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Canterbury saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting while Lower Hardres had more Burglary and Other theft. Overall, Lower Hardres recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 123).