Dover vs Lower Hardres — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Dover

CT14 · Kent

126

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences51
  • Anti-social behaviour32
  • Other theft11

Lower Hardres

CT4 · Kent

3

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Vehicle crime1
  • Violence & sexual offences1
  • Anti-social behaviour1

Lower Hardres has less crime — 3 vs 126 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Dover recorded substantially more crime than Lower Hardres in April 2026 — 126 incidents compared to 3, a 42.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dover sees higher rates of Other theft (11), 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Dover or Lower Hardres safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Lower Hardres recorded fewer crimes than Dover — 3 vs 126 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 April 2026, Dover saw higher rates of Other theft while Lower Hardres had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Lower Hardres recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 126).

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