Dover vs Lower Hardres — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Dover

CT14 · Kent

113

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences62
  • Anti-social behaviour21
  • Other theft8

Lower Hardres

CT4 · Kent

2

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Burglary1
  • Other theft1

Lower Hardres has less crime — 2 vs 113 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Dover recorded substantially more crime than Lower Hardres in February 2026 — 113 incidents compared to 2, a 56.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dover sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (62) and Anti-social behaviour (21), while Lower Hardres has more Burglary (1). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dover or Lower Hardres safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Lower Hardres recorded fewer crimes than Dover — 2 vs 113 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Lower Hardres is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dover saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour while Lower Hardres had more Burglary. Overall, Lower Hardres recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 113).

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