Heron vs Hythe
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Heron vs Hythe Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Heron safer than Hythe?
Heron has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,093 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 Heron vs Hythe?
Heron shows a year-on-year crime trend of +17.4% — 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 Heron and Hythe?
In Heron, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (708 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 Heron and Hythe?
Heron recorded 430 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 Heron vs Hythe?
Violent crime in Heron totalled 708 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 Heron and Hythe in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Heron recorded 1,783 crimes (now 2,093, a change of +17.4%). Hythe recorded 788 crimes previously (now 660, -16.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Heron 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. Heron has a resolution rate of 25.6% and Hythe has 30.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Heron and Hythe?
Heron 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 Heron 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 Heron or Hythe on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Heron and Hythe. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.