Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT4 · Kent
2
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BR8 · Kent
132
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Lower Hardres has less crime — 2 vs 132 incidents in February 2026.
Swanley recorded substantially more crime than Lower Hardres in February 2026 — 132 incidents compared to 2, a 66.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lower Hardres sees higher rates of Burglary (1) and Other theft (1), while Swanley has more Violence & sexual offences (42) and Anti-social behaviour (35). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Lower Hardres recorded fewer crimes than Swanley — 2 vs 132 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 and Other theft while Swanley had more Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Lower Hardres recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 132).