Hythe vs Rural Tunbridge Wells
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Hythe vs Rural Tunbridge Wells Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hythe safer than Rural Tunbridge Wells?
Hythe has a safety score of 29/100 (Below Average) and recorded 660 crimes in the last 12 months. Rural Tunbridge Wells has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) with 332 crimes. Rural Tunbridge Wells scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Hythe vs Rural Tunbridge Wells?
Hythe shows a year-on-year crime trend of -16.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Rural Tunbridge Wells shows -17.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Hythe and Rural Tunbridge Wells?
In Hythe, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (242 incidents). In Rural Tunbridge Wells, it is Violent Crime (104 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hythe and Rural Tunbridge Wells?
Hythe recorded 125 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rural Tunbridge Wells 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 vs Rural Tunbridge Wells?
Violent crime in Hythe totalled 242 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 104 in Rural Tunbridge Wells. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Hythe and Rural Tunbridge Wells 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%). Rural Tunbridge Wells recorded 404 crimes previously (now 332, -17.8%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hythe and Rural Tunbridge Wells?
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 Rural Tunbridge Wells has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Hythe and Rural Tunbridge Wells?
Hythe falls within the Kent Police boundary. Rural Tunbridge Wells 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 Rural Tunbridge Wells?
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 Rural Tunbridge Wells on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hythe and Rural Tunbridge Wells. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.