Bircholt vs Hythe Rural

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    86/100
    Bircholt Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      78/100
      Hythe Rural Kent Police

      Bircholt vs Hythe Rural Results

      A
      86/100
      Very Safe
      Bircholt
      Kent Police
      41 crimes / 12m
      ↓42.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      78/100
      Safe
      Hythe Rural
      Kent Police
      114 crimes / 12m
      ↓53.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bircholt
      B Hythe Rural
      Safety Score
      86/100 Very Safe
      78/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      41
      114
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      71
      247
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓42.3%
      ↓53.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bircholt
      B Hythe Rural
      Violent Crime
      19 ↓41%
      58 ↓59%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      6 ↑50%
      9 ↓53%
      Other Theft
      6 ↑0%
      12 ↓43%
      Burglary
      3 ↓40%
      3 ↓70%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      1 ↓92%
      9 ↓36%
      Drugs
      2
      7 ↑40%
      Public Order
      3 ↑50%
      5 ↓72%
      Shoplifting
      0
      3 ↓67%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      4
      Other Crime
      1 ↓80%
      2 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bircholt is the safer choice — scoring 86/100 vs 78/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bircholt safer than Hythe Rural?

      Bircholt has a safety score of 86/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 41 crimes in the last 12 months. Hythe Rural has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) with 114 crimes. Bircholt scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bircholt vs Hythe Rural?

      Bircholt shows a year-on-year crime trend of -42.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Hythe Rural shows -53.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bircholt and Hythe Rural?

      In Bircholt, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (19 incidents). In Hythe Rural, it is Violent Crime (58 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bircholt and Hythe Rural?

      Bircholt recorded 6 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hythe Rural recorded 9. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Bircholt vs Hythe Rural?

      Violent crime in Bircholt totalled 19 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 58 in Hythe Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bircholt and Hythe Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bircholt recorded 71 crimes (now 41, a change of -42.3%). Hythe Rural recorded 247 crimes previously (now 114, -53.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bircholt and Hythe Rural?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Bircholt has a resolution rate of 0% and Hythe Rural has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bircholt and Hythe Rural?

      Bircholt falls within the Kent Police boundary. Hythe Rural is covered by Kent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Bircholt and Hythe Rural?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Bircholt or Hythe Rural on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bircholt and Hythe Rural. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.