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Crime in Hythe

Hythe had 246 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 83.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 5th of 12 Folkestone and Hythe areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 14% above the middle Folkestone and Hythe area. Crime was up 34% on the three months before.

CT21, Folkestone and Hythe · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Hythe

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83.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
5 of 12Folkestone and Hythe rank1st is the highest rate
+34%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common82 in 3 months

Month by month

61 Mar 51 Apr 71 May 71 Jun 79 Jul 96 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Hythe. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence8233%
anti-social behaviour7229%
shoplifting219%
theft177%
criminal damage135%
burglary104%
public order73%
vehicle crime73%

Hythe against Folkestone and Hythe

TypeHythe per 1,000Middle Folkestone and Hythe areaChange
Violence27.726.5▲ 52%
Burglary3.42.9–
Vehicle crime2.42.9–
Anti-social behaviour24.320.6▲ 118%
Theft and robbery7.86.6▲ 53%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Sandgate152.4▲ 21%
Saltwood101.8▲ 59%
Hythe83.1▲ 34%
Seabrook67.7▼ 13%
Lympne12.7–
See every Folkestone and Hythe area ranked on the crime in Folkestone and Hythe page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Hythe a safe area?

Hythe had about 83.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 5 of 12 Folkestone and Hythe areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Hythe?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (82), followed by anti-social behaviour (72) and shoplifting (21).