Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT6 · Kent
252
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CT4 · Kent
3
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Lower Hardres has less crime — 3 vs 252 incidents in April 2026.
Canterbury recorded substantially more crime than Lower Hardres in April 2026 — 252 incidents compared to 3, a 84.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Canterbury sees higher rates of Shoplifting (39), while Lower Hardres has more Vehicle crime (1). Canterbury 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 Canterbury — 3 vs 252 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, Canterbury saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Lower Hardres had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Lower Hardres recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 252).