Hythe Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In June 2024, Hythe recorded a crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents, significantly below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000 (31.7% deficit). This places the built-up area within Folkestone and Hythe among the safer localities in the country. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (28 cases, 37.3% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (11 cases, 14.7%) and criminal damage and arson (10 cases, 13.3%). These figures reflect a combination of local factors, including the area's coastal location and seasonal activity patterns. The summer months typically see increased tourism and longer daylight hours, which may contribute to higher visibility of certain crimes while potentially reducing opportunities for others. Violence and sexual offences remained lower than the UK average (24% below), a trend consistent with Hythe's generally low violent crime profile. Anti-social behaviour, though a significant portion of reported incidents, was 43% below the UK average, suggesting effective local community engagement or policing strategies. The higher-than-average rate of criminal damage and arson (31% above UK figures) may indicate specific vulnerabilities in property management or community cohesion. These patterns illustrate how local geography, demographics, and seasonal rhythms shape crime profiles in a coastal built-up area.

June 2024 marked a sharp shift in crime patterns for Hythe, with robbery, other theft, and vehicle crime all doubling from May's figures. This 100% increase in these categories contrasts starkly with the 50% drop in burglary and the 33.3% decline in criminal damage and arson. The violent crime category, accounting for 37.3% of all incidents, remained 24% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.8 per 1,000, was 43% below the UK average, though this was offset by a 31% surplus in criminal damage and arson compared to national figures. The spike in vehicle crime, now at 0.1 per 1,000, may reflect increased summer travel or changes in local parking habits. These fluctuations highlight the volatility of crime statistics in a built-up area with seasonal tourism influences.

Hythe's crime rate in June 2024 rose slightly to 5.6 per 1,000 residents, a 2.8% increase from the previous month's 5.4. This places the area well below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, with a 31.7% deficit. On a daily basis, Hythe saw an average of two crimes reported each day in June, a figure that remains consistent with historical patterns for the built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 179 residents, a monthly exposure rate that reflects the area's relatively low overall crime profile. When compared to the UK, Hythe's violent crime rate of 2.1 per 1,000 is lower than the national average of 2.8 per 1,000, though this contrast is offset by a 31% surplus in criminal damage and arson rates compared to UK figures. These disparities suggest a localised focus on property-related incidents that differs from national trends, particularly in the context of Hythe's coastal location and seasonal activity patterns.