Garlinge vs Hythe

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    28/100
    Garlinge Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      29/100
      Hythe Kent Police

      Garlinge vs Hythe Results

      A
      28/100
      Below Average
      Garlinge
      Kent Police
      580 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.6% trend
      20% resolved
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      VS
      B
      29/100
      Below Average
      Hythe
      Kent Police
      660 crimes / 12m
      ↓16.2% trend
      30.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Garlinge
      B Hythe
      Safety Score
      28/100 Below Average
      29/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      580
      660
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      529
      788
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.6%
      ↓16.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      30.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Garlinge
      B Hythe
      Violent Crime
      245 ↑0%
      242 ↓24%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      89 ↑93%
      125 ↑9%
      Other Theft
      45 ↑29%
      60 ↑5%
      Vehicle Crime
      21 ↑250%
      18 ↓22%
      Burglary
      8 ↓11%
      22 ↓15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      65 ↑41%
      76 ↓32%
      Drugs
      16 ↑220%
      21 ↑11%
      Public Order
      25 ↓19%
      32 ↓35%
      Robbery
      2 ↓33%
      4 ↑300%
      Shoplifting
      36 ↓54%
      29 ↓22%
      Theft from Person
      0
      5 ↑67%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑100%
      4 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      22 ↑16%
      20 ↑5%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hythe is the safer choice — scoring 29/100 vs 28/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Garlinge safer than Hythe?

      Garlinge has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) and recorded 580 crimes in the last 12 months. Hythe has a safety score of 29/100 (Below Average) with 660 crimes. Hythe scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Garlinge vs Hythe?

      Garlinge shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Hythe shows -16.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Garlinge and Hythe?

      In Garlinge, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (245 incidents). In Hythe, it is Violent Crime (242 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Garlinge and Hythe?

      Garlinge recorded 89 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hythe recorded 125. 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 Garlinge vs Hythe?

      Violent crime in Garlinge totalled 245 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 242 in Hythe. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Garlinge recorded 529 crimes (now 580, a change of +9.6%). Hythe recorded 788 crimes previously (now 660, -16.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Garlinge and Hythe?

      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. Garlinge has a resolution rate of 20% and Hythe has 30.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Garlinge and Hythe?

      Garlinge falls within the Kent Police boundary. Hythe 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 Garlinge and Hythe?

      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 Garlinge or Hythe on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Garlinge and Hythe. 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.