Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT4 · Kent
2
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CT8 · Kent
81
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Lower Hardres has less crime — 2 vs 81 incidents in February 2026.
Margate recorded substantially more crime than Lower Hardres in February 2026 — 81 incidents compared to 2, a 40.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lower Hardres sees higher rates of Burglary (1), while Margate has more Violence & sexual offences (36) and Anti-social behaviour (13). 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 Margate — 2 vs 81 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Lower Hardres is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Lower Hardres saw higher rates of Burglary while Margate had more Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Lower Hardres recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 81).