Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT16 · Kent
209
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CT4 · Kent
2
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Lower Hardres has less crime — 2 vs 209 incidents in February 2026.
Dover recorded substantially more crime than Lower Hardres in February 2026 — 209 incidents compared to 2, a 104.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dover sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (75) and Shoplifting (33), while Lower Hardres has more Burglary (1) and Other theft (1). Dover 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 February 2026 Police data, Lower Hardres recorded fewer crimes than Dover — 2 vs 209 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Lower Hardres is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dover 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 209).