Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT4 · Kent
3
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CT8 · Kent
97
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Lower Hardres has less crime — 3 vs 97 incidents in April 2026.
Margate recorded substantially more crime than Lower Hardres in April 2026 — 97 incidents compared to 3, a 32.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lower Hardres sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (1), while Margate has more Criminal damage & arson (16). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Lower Hardres recorded fewer crimes than Margate — 3 vs 97 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Lower Hardres is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Lower Hardres saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Margate had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Lower Hardres recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 97).