Crime Rate in Hythe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hythe

The total recorded crimes in Hythe, Folkestone and Hythe, UK in July 2025 are around 64 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hythe crime rate of 3.54 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
Hythe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Seabrook Grove with total crimes: 6
  • Quarry Road with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area 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 areas in the Folkestone and Hythe.

    • 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 areas in the Folkestone and Hythe.

  • 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 July 2025 the Hythe has recorded 64 crimes with crime rate of 3.54 ranking 7th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hythe)CrimesRank (Hythe)CrimesRank (Hythe)
Folkestone Central271 13,062 12,591 1
Cheriton116 2967 31,144 2
East Folkestone76 31,050 21,067 3
North Downs East66 5812 4931 4
Folkestone Harbour73 4808 5929 5
New Romney64 6591 8521 9
Broadmead54 8708 7640 7
Walland & Denge Marsh48 9515 9527 8
Romney Marsh39 10441 10409 10
Hythe Rural15 13327 12292 11
North Downs West21 12330 11253 13
Sandgate & West Folkestone24 11251 13270 12

Hythe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 314 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202518
May 202527
April 202528
March 202535
February 202523
January 202530
December 202421
November 202424
October 202422
September 202430
August 202428

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
July 202513
June 20256
May 202511
April 202520
March 20254
February 20256
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20248
September 202410
August 202432

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20256
April 20251
March 20253
February 20255
January 20257
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20255
April 20259
March 20256
February 20255
December 20247
November 20243
October 20247
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20255
April 202511
March 202510
February 20252
January 20259
December 20249
November 20243
October 202413
September 20245
August 202414

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
November 20245
October 20241
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20254
February 20253
October 20242
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 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

High Crime Locations Hythe in July 2025

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

1. Seabrook Grove (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Quarry Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. The Avenue (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Range Road (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Corunna Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Sir John Moore Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Bell Inn Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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