Hythe vs Ringlestone

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    29/100
    Hythe Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Ringlestone Kent Police

      Hythe vs Ringlestone Results

      A
      29/100
      Below Average
      Hythe
      Kent Police
      660 crimes / 12m
      ↓16.2% trend
      30.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Ringlestone
      Kent Police
      877 crimes / 12m
      ↑178.4% trend
      38.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hythe
      B Ringlestone
      Safety Score
      29/100 Below Average
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      660
      877
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      788
      315
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓16.2%
      ↑178.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.8%
      38.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hythe
      B Ringlestone
      Violent Crime
      242 ↓24%
      322 ↑162%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      125 ↑9%
      150 ↑213%
      Other Theft
      60 ↑5%
      72 ↑148%
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↓22%
      29 ↑107%
      Burglary
      22 ↓15%
      11 ↑10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      76 ↓32%
      67 ↑168%
      Drugs
      21 ↑11%
      54 ↑260%
      Public Order
      32 ↓35%
      37 ↑76%
      Robbery
      4 ↑300%
      4 ↑300%
      Shoplifting
      29 ↓22%
      92 ↑2200%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑67%
      3 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓67%
      4 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑0%
      12 ↑1100%
      Other Crime
      20 ↑5%
      20 ↑33%
      Overall Verdict
      A Hythe is the safer choice — scoring 29/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hythe safer than Ringlestone?

      Hythe has a safety score of 29/100 (Below Average) and recorded 660 crimes in the last 12 months. Ringlestone has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 877 crimes. Hythe scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hythe vs Ringlestone?

      Hythe shows a year-on-year crime trend of -16.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Ringlestone shows +178.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hythe and Ringlestone?

      In Hythe, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (242 incidents). In Ringlestone, it is Violent Crime (322 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hythe and Ringlestone?

      Hythe recorded 125 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ringlestone recorded 150. 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 vs Ringlestone?

      Violent crime in Hythe totalled 242 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 322 in Ringlestone. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hythe recorded 788 crimes (now 660, a change of -16.2%). Ringlestone recorded 315 crimes previously (now 877, +178.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hythe and Ringlestone?

      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 has a resolution rate of 30.8% and Ringlestone has 38.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hythe and Ringlestone?

      Hythe falls within the Kent Police boundary. Ringlestone 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 and Ringlestone?

      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 or Ringlestone on a crime map?

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