Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT21 · Kent
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CT8 · Kent
81
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Hythe has less crime — 44 vs 81 incidents in February 2026.
Margate recorded notably higher crime than Hythe in February 2026 — 81 vs 44 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hythe sees higher rates of Other theft (5), while Margate has more Criminal damage & arson (7). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hythe recorded fewer crimes than Margate — 44 vs 81 incidents. That is 46% fewer crimes. Hythe is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hythe saw higher rates of Other theft while Margate had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Hythe recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 81).