Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT6 · Kent
166
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CT21 · Kent
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Hythe has less crime — 44 vs 166 incidents in February 2026.
Canterbury recorded substantially more crime than Hythe in February 2026 — 166 incidents compared to 44, a 3.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Canterbury sees higher rates of Shoplifting (16), while Hythe has more Other theft (5). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hythe recorded fewer crimes than Canterbury — 44 vs 166 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Hythe is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Canterbury saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Hythe had more Other theft. Overall, Hythe recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 166).