Hythe Rural vs Sheppey Central
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Hythe Rural vs Sheppey Central 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 Hythe Rural safer than Sheppey Central?
Hythe Rural has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) and recorded 147 crimes in the last 12 months. Sheppey Central has a safety score of 29/100 (Below Average) with 633 crimes. Hythe Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Hythe Rural vs Sheppey Central?
Hythe Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -43.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sheppey Central shows -15.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Hythe Rural and Sheppey Central?
In Hythe Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (69 incidents). In Sheppey Central, it is Violent Crime (242 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hythe Rural and Sheppey Central?
Hythe Rural recorded 14 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sheppey Central recorded 161. 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 Sheppey Central?
Violent crime in Hythe Rural totalled 69 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 242 in Sheppey Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Hythe Rural and Sheppey Central 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%). Sheppey Central recorded 752 crimes previously (now 633, -15.8%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hythe Rural and Sheppey Central?
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 Sheppey Central has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Hythe Rural and Sheppey Central?
Hythe Rural falls within the Kent Police boundary. Sheppey Central 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 Sheppey Central?
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 Sheppey Central on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hythe Rural and Sheppey Central. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.