WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Kent Police Police

Crime in Hythe Rural, Folkestone and Hythe

Comprehensive safety analysis for Hythe Rural, localized within Folkestone and Hythe.

Total Crimes

23
trending_down -23.3% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

30.39per 1k
trending_up +4.9% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Total Population

6,206

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences10
Criminal Damage & Arson3
Anti-social Behaviour3
Shoplifting3
Other Theft1
Vehicle Crime1
Public Order1
Drug Offences1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 3
3
On or near Dymchurch Road Map
Drugs: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Boundary Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Harman Avenue Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Dove Close Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1
1
On or near The Haven Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1
1
On or near Robin'S Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1
On or near Admiral Drive Map
Public order: 1
1
On or near Old London Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Green Lane Avenue Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Folkestone and Hythe district.

Local Rank

#2safest in Folkestone and Hythe

National Safety

Top 13%Safest

City Average

77.73per 1k

Local Policing

Hythe Rural

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Local Priorities

Road safety.

Issued: 15 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned: 15 Apr 2026

Fraud.

Issued: 15 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned: 15 Apr 2026

Fly-tipping.

Issued: 15 Apr 2026

Status Update

This is a priority for the next 3 months. We have identified this based on feedback from local residents, crime data, and ongoing concerns in the area.

We’ll publish an update in the coming months to let you know what we’ve done, what progress has been made, and what’s next.

Actioned: 15 Apr 2026

Engagement Events

JUN19

Hythe ward surgery

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schedule

12:00 PM — 1:00 PM

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Waitrose & Partners, Prospect Road Hythe

JUL22

Hythe ward surgery

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schedule

12:00 PM — 1:00 PM

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Waitrose & Partners, Prospect Road Hythe

AUG4

Hythe ward surgery

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schedule

10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Waitrose & Partners, Prospect Road Hythe

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