Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT4 · Kent
2
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CT9 · Kent
384
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Lower Hardres has less crime — 2 vs 384 incidents in February 2026.
Margate recorded substantially more crime than Lower Hardres in February 2026 — 384 incidents compared to 2, a 192.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lower Hardres sees higher rates of Burglary (1) and Other theft (1), while Margate has more Violence & sexual offences (142) and Anti-social behaviour (70). Lower Hardres is below the national average while Margate is above, making Lower Hardres the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Lower Hardres recorded fewer crimes than Margate — 2 vs 384 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, Lower Hardres saw higher rates of Burglary and Other theft while Margate had more Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Lower Hardres recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 384).