Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT21 · Kent
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CT4 · Kent
2
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Lower Hardres has less crime — 2 vs 44 incidents in February 2026.
Hythe recorded substantially more crime than Lower Hardres in February 2026 — 44 incidents compared to 2, a 22.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hythe sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (19) and Anti-social behaviour (7), while Lower Hardres has more Burglary (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Lower Hardres recorded fewer crimes than Hythe — 2 vs 44 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Lower Hardres is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hythe 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 44).