Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT4 · Kent
3
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BR8 · Kent
135
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Lower Hardres has less crime — 3 vs 135 incidents in April 2026.
Swanley recorded substantially more crime than Lower Hardres in April 2026 — 135 incidents compared to 3, a 45.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lower Hardres sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (1), while Swanley has more Other theft (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Lower Hardres recorded fewer crimes than Swanley — 3 vs 135 incidents. That is 98% 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 Swanley had more Other theft. Overall, Lower Hardres recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 135).