Hythe Rural vs Singleton East

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    75/100
    Hythe Rural Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      41/100
      Singleton East Kent Police

      Hythe Rural vs Singleton East Results

      A
      75/100
      Safe
      Hythe Rural
      Kent Police
      147 crimes / 12m
      ↓43.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      41/100
      Below Average
      Singleton East
      Kent Police
      430 crimes / 12m
      ↑135% trend
      36.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hythe Rural
      B Singleton East
      Safety Score
      75/100 Safe
      41/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      147
      430
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      260
      183
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓43.5%
      ↑135%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      36.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hythe Rural
      B Singleton East
      Violent Crime
      69 ↓51%
      178 ↑230%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      14 ↓7%
      64 ↑94%
      Other Theft
      16 ↓24%
      23 ↑156%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓80%
      16 ↑78%
      Burglary
      5 ↓55%
      7 ↑250%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      12 ↓20%
      52 ↑225%
      Drugs
      7 ↑17%
      21 ↑600%
      Public Order
      10 ↓55%
      13 ↑117%
      Robbery
      0
      1
      Shoplifting
      3 ↓81%
      32 ↓29%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      4 ↑300%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑300%
      8 ↑700%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓50%
      11 ↑175%
      Overall Verdict
      A Hythe Rural is the safer choice — scoring 75/100 vs 41/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hythe Rural safer than Singleton East?

      Hythe Rural has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) and recorded 147 crimes in the last 12 months. Singleton East has a safety score of 41/100 (Below Average) with 430 crimes. Hythe Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hythe Rural vs Singleton East?

      Hythe Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -43.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Singleton East shows +135% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Hythe Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (69 incidents). In Singleton East, it is Violent Crime (178 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Hythe Rural recorded 14 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Singleton East recorded 64. 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 Singleton East?

      Violent crime in Hythe Rural totalled 69 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 178 in Singleton East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hythe Rural and Singleton East 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%). Singleton East recorded 183 crimes previously (now 430, +135%).

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

      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 Singleton East has 36.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hythe Rural and Singleton East?

      Hythe Rural falls within the Kent Police boundary. Singleton East 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 Singleton East?

      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 Singleton East on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hythe Rural and Singleton East. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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