Hythe Rural vs Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    75/100
    Hythe Rural Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      63/100
      Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry Kent Police

      Hythe Rural vs Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry Results

      A
      75/100
      Safe
      Hythe Rural
      Kent Police
      147 crimes / 12m
      ↓43.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      63/100
      Average
      Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry
      Kent Police
      264 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.4% trend
      56.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hythe Rural
      B Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry
      Safety Score
      75/100 Safe
      63/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      147
      264
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      260
      237
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓43.5%
      ↑11.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      56.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hythe Rural
      B Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry
      Violent Crime
      69 ↓51%
      99 ↑14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      14 ↓7%
      28 ↑87%
      Other Theft
      16 ↓24%
      17 ↑113%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓80%
      7 ↑17%
      Burglary
      5 ↓55%
      1 ↓83%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      12 ↓20%
      32 ↑256%
      Drugs
      7 ↑17%
      6 ↑50%
      Public Order
      10 ↓55%
      1 ↓86%
      Robbery
      0
      5
      Shoplifting
      3 ↓81%
      56 ↓36%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑300%
      4 ↑300%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓50%
      7 ↑40%
      Overall Verdict
      A Hythe Rural is the safer choice — scoring 75/100 vs 63/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hythe Rural safer than Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry?

      Hythe Rural has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) and recorded 147 crimes in the last 12 months. Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry has a safety score of 63/100 (Average) with 264 crimes. Hythe Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hythe Rural vs Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry?

      Hythe Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -43.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry shows +11.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hythe Rural and Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry?

      In Hythe Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (69 incidents). In Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry, it is Violent Crime (99 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hythe Rural and Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry?

      Hythe Rural recorded 14 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry recorded 28. 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 Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry?

      Violent crime in Hythe Rural totalled 69 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 99 in Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hythe Rural and Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry 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%). Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry recorded 237 crimes previously (now 264, +11.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hythe Rural and Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry?

      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 Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry has 56.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hythe Rural and Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry?

      Hythe Rural falls within the Kent Police boundary. Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry 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 Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry?

      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 Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hythe Rural and Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry. 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.