Hythe Rural vs Rainham North

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    75/100
    Hythe Rural Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      13/100
      Rainham North Kent Police

      Hythe Rural vs Rainham North Results

      A
      75/100
      Safe
      Hythe Rural
      Kent Police
      147 crimes / 12m
      ↓43.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      13/100
      High Crime
      Rainham North
      Kent Police
      881 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.8% trend
      40% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hythe Rural
      B Rainham North
      Safety Score
      75/100 Safe
      13/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      147
      881
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      260
      1,126
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓43.5%
      ↓21.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hythe Rural
      B Rainham North
      Violent Crime
      69 ↓51%
      342 ↓24%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      14 ↓7%
      192 ↑9%
      Other Theft
      16 ↓24%
      47 ↓22%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓80%
      35 ↑3%
      Burglary
      5 ↓55%
      28 ↓40%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      12 ↓20%
      96 ↑10%
      Drugs
      7 ↑17%
      28 ↓7%
      Public Order
      10 ↓55%
      44 ↓19%
      Robbery
      0
      8 ↓11%
      Shoplifting
      3 ↓81%
      30 ↓74%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      1 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      5 ↓29%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑300%
      6 ↓40%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓50%
      19 ↓58%
      Overall Verdict
      A Hythe Rural is the safer choice — scoring 75/100 vs 13/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hythe Rural safer than Rainham North?

      Hythe Rural has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) and recorded 147 crimes in the last 12 months. Rainham North has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) with 881 crimes. Hythe Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hythe Rural vs Rainham North?

      Hythe Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -43.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Rainham North shows -21.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Hythe Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (69 incidents). In Rainham North, it is Violent Crime (342 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Hythe Rural recorded 14 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rainham North recorded 192. 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 Rainham North?

      Violent crime in Hythe Rural totalled 69 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 342 in Rainham North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hythe Rural and Rainham North 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%). Rainham North recorded 1,126 crimes previously (now 881, -21.8%).

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

      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 Rainham North has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hythe Rural and Rainham North?

      Hythe Rural falls within the Kent Police boundary. Rainham North 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 Rainham North?

      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 Rainham North on a crime map?

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