Crime Rate in Hythe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hythe

The total recorded crimes in Hythe, Folkestone and Hythe, UK in March 2025 are around 66 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hythe crime rate of 3.65 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Hythe, encompassing approximately 18,094 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (52.17% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
Hythe Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • The Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • St Leonards Mews with total crimes: 5
  • Woodlands Drive with total crimes: 5

How safe is Hythe?

To understand the safety of Hythe, we need to analyze Hythe crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Folkestone and Hythe:

    • In 2024, Hythe demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Folkestone and Hythe average, with 767 crimes compared to 818.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Hythe witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 12 other cities.

    • In 2023, Hythe had fewer crimes than the Folkestone and Hythe average, with 659 crimes compared to 787. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Hythe witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 12 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Folkestone and Hythe, Hythe has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Hythe Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Hythe has recorded 66 crimes with crime rate of 3.65 ranking 4th out of 12 in the Folkestone and Hythe, UK

In 2024, the total Hythe crimes were 767. The crime rate of Hythe in 2024 was 42.39 (year) or 3.53 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Folkestone and Hythe.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hythe were around 659 crimes with yearly crime rate of 36.42 (year) or 3.03 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Folkestone and Hythe.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Folkestone and Hythe)CrimesRank (Folkestone and Hythe)CrimesRank (Folkestone and Hythe)
Folkestone Central225 13,062 12,591 1
Cheriton79 2967 31,144 2
East Folkestone65 51,050 21,067 3
Folkestone Harbour68 3808 5929 5
North Downs East59 7812 4931 4
Broadmead63 6708 7640 7
Walland & Denge Marsh48 8515 9527 8
New Romney35 9591 8521 9
Romney Marsh32 10441 10409 10
Hythe Rural18 12327 12292 11
North Downs West20 11330 11253 13
Sandgate & West Folkestone16 13251 13270 12

Hythe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (32 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 322 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202535
February 202523
January 202530
December 202421
November 202424
October 202422
September 202430
August 202428
July 202425
June 202444
May 202425
April 202415

A total of 119 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20256
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20248
September 202410
August 202432
July 20249
June 202426
May 202410
April 20245

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20257
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 202412
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 110 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20252
January 20259
December 20249
November 20243
October 202413
September 20245
August 202414
July 20247
June 202418
May 202415
April 20245

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
November 20245
October 20241
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246
April 20241

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
December 20247
November 20243
October 20247
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20245

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
October 20242
September 20248
August 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Hythe in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hythe postcode area is presented below.

1. The Avenue (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson2
2. St Leonards Mews (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Woodlands Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Buffs Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. Charlier Mews (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
6. St Johns Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Malthouse Hill (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
8. Prospect Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
10. Battery Point (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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