Crime Rate in Hythe Rural: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hythe Rural

The total recorded crimes in Hythe Rural, Folkestone and Hythe, UK in March 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hythe Rural crime rate of 4.73 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 Rural, encompassing approximately 3,806 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hythe Rural Crime Hotspots

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

  • Reachfields with total crimes: 3
  • Romney Way with total crimes: 2
  • Robin'S Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Hythe Rural?

To understand the safety of Hythe Rural, we need to analyze Hythe Rural 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 Rural demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Folkestone and Hythe average, with 327 crimes compared to 818.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hythe Rural recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 12 other cities.

    • In 2023, Hythe Rural had fewer crimes than the Folkestone and Hythe average, with 292 crimes compared to 787. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hythe Rural recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 12 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hythe Rural Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Hythe Rural has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 4.73 ranking 12th out of 12 in the Folkestone and Hythe, UK

In 2024, the total Hythe Rural crimes were 327. The crime rate of Hythe Rural in 2024 was 85.90 (year) or 7.16 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Folkestone and Hythe.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hythe Rural were around 292 crimes with yearly crime rate of 76.71 (year) or 6.39 (month) ranking 11 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
Hythe66 4767 6659 6
Broadmead63 6708 7640 7
Walland & Denge Marsh48 8515 9527 8
New Romney35 9591 8521 9
Romney Marsh32 10441 10409 10
North Downs West20 11330 11253 13
Sandgate & West Folkestone16 13251 13270 12

Hythe Rural Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202511
January 20258
December 202415
November 202420
October 202414
September 202413
August 202414
July 20249
June 202432
May 20245
April 202414

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
August 20241

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20244

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 202410
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Hythe Rural in March 2025

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

1. Reachfields (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
2. Romney Way (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Robin'S Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Millers Court (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Hayton Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Harringe Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Royal Military Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hawthorn Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Martin'S Way (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Castle View (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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