Hythe vs Town & Castle
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Hythe vs Town & Castle 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 safer than Town & Castle?
Hythe has a safety score of 29/100 (Below Average) and recorded 660 crimes in the last 12 months. Town & Castle has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 4,565 crimes. Hythe scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Hythe vs Town & Castle?
Hythe shows a year-on-year crime trend of -16.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Town & Castle shows -4.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Hythe and Town & Castle?
In Hythe, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (242 incidents). In Town & Castle, it is Violent Crime (1,728 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hythe and Town & Castle?
Hythe recorded 125 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Town & Castle recorded 905. 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 Town & Castle?
Violent crime in Hythe totalled 242 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,728 in Town & Castle. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Hythe and Town & Castle 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%). Town & Castle recorded 4,790 crimes previously (now 4,565, -4.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hythe and Town & Castle?
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 Town & Castle has 29.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Hythe and Town & Castle?
Hythe falls within the Kent Police boundary. Town & Castle 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 Town & Castle?
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 Town & Castle on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hythe and Town & Castle. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.