Hythe vs West Downs
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Hythe vs West Downs 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 West Downs?
Hythe has a safety score of 29/100 (Below Average) and recorded 660 crimes in the last 12 months. West Downs has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) with 185 crimes. West Downs scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Hythe vs West Downs?
Hythe shows a year-on-year crime trend of -16.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. West Downs shows -4.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Hythe and West Downs?
In Hythe, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (242 incidents). In West Downs, it is Violent Crime (63 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hythe and West Downs?
Hythe recorded 125 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Downs recorded 30. 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 West Downs?
Violent crime in Hythe totalled 242 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 63 in West Downs. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Hythe and West Downs 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%). West Downs recorded 194 crimes previously (now 185, -4.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hythe and West Downs?
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 West Downs has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Hythe and West Downs?
Hythe falls within the Kent Police boundary. West Downs 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 West Downs?
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 West Downs on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hythe and West Downs. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.