Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT5 · Kent
138
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CT21 · Kent
49
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Hythe has less crime — 49 vs 138 incidents in April 2026.
Canterbury recorded substantially more crime than Hythe in April 2026 — 138 incidents compared to 49, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Canterbury sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (24), while Hythe has more Shoplifting (9). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hythe recorded fewer crimes than Canterbury — 49 vs 138 incidents. That is 64% fewer crimes. Hythe is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Canterbury saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Hythe had more Shoplifting. Overall, Hythe recorded fewer total crimes (49 vs 138).