Higham vs Hythe
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Higham 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 Higham safer than Hythe?
Higham has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) and recorded 205 crimes in the last 12 months. Hythe has a safety score of 29/100 (Below Average) with 660 crimes. Higham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Higham vs Hythe?
Higham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.9% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Higham and Hythe?
In Higham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (92 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 Higham and Hythe?
Higham recorded 22 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 Higham vs Hythe?
Violent crime in Higham totalled 92 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 Higham and Hythe in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Higham recorded 230 crimes (now 205, a change of -10.9%). Hythe recorded 788 crimes previously (now 660, -16.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Higham 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. Higham has a resolution rate of 30.6% and Hythe has 30.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Higham and Hythe?
Higham 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 Higham 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 Higham or Hythe on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Higham and Hythe. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.