Hythe Rural vs Kennington

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    75/100
    Hythe Rural Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      64/100
      Kennington Kent Police

      Hythe Rural vs Kennington Results

      A
      75/100
      Safe
      Hythe Rural
      Kent Police
      147 crimes / 12m
      ↓43.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      64/100
      Average
      Kennington
      Kent Police
      210 crimes / 12m
      ↑169.2% trend
      36.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hythe Rural
      B Kennington
      Safety Score
      75/100 Safe
      64/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      147
      210
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      260
      78
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓43.5%
      ↑169.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      36.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hythe Rural
      B Kennington
      Violent Crime
      69 ↓51%
      74 ↑118%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      14 ↓7%
      42 ↑223%
      Other Theft
      16 ↓24%
      16 ↑14%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓80%
      11
      Burglary
      5 ↓55%
      5 ↑25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      12 ↓20%
      22 ↑633%
      Drugs
      7 ↑17%
      5 ↑400%
      Public Order
      10 ↓55%
      5 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      3 ↓81%
      9
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑300%
      7 ↑600%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓50%
      14 ↑600%
      Overall Verdict
      A Hythe Rural is the safer choice — scoring 75/100 vs 64/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hythe Rural safer than Kennington?

      Hythe Rural has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) and recorded 147 crimes in the last 12 months. Kennington has a safety score of 64/100 (Average) with 210 crimes. Hythe Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hythe Rural vs Kennington?

      Hythe Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -43.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Kennington shows +169.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Hythe Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (69 incidents). In Kennington, it is Violent Crime (74 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Hythe Rural recorded 14 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Kennington recorded 42. 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 Hythe Rural vs Kennington?

      Violent crime in Hythe Rural totalled 69 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 74 in Kennington. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hythe Rural recorded 260 crimes (now 147, a change of -43.5%). Kennington recorded 78 crimes previously (now 210, +169.2%).

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

      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. Hythe Rural has a resolution rate of 0% and Kennington has 36.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hythe Rural and Kennington?

      Hythe Rural falls within the Kent Police boundary. Kennington 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 Hythe Rural and Kennington?

      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 Hythe Rural or Kennington on a crime map?

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