WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Kent Police Police

Crime in Hythe, Folkestone and Hythe

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

Total Crimes

50
trending_up +6.4% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

48.77per 1k
trending_down -2.3% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

11,114

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences14
Anti-social Behaviour13
Shoplifting6
Public Order4
Drug Offences4
Criminal Damage & Arson3
Other Theft3
Other Crime2
Vehicle Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Parking Area Map
Public order: 3Violence and sexual offences: 3Criminal damage and arson: 1
7
On or near Paraker Way Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4
4
On or near The Avenue Map
Shoplifting: 3Other theft: 1
4
On or near Chapel Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
2
On or near St Leonards Mews Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
2
On or near Seabrook Vale Map
Drugs: 2
2
On or near Battery Point Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Petrol Station Map
Shoplifting: 1Public order: 1
2
On or near Charlier Mews Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2

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Safety comparison within Folkestone and Hythe district.

Local Rank

#6safest in Folkestone and Hythe

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

JUL22

Hythe ward surgery

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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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