Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT21 · Kent
49
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CT9 · Kent
428
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Hythe has less crime — 49 vs 428 incidents in April 2026.
Margate recorded substantially more crime than Hythe in April 2026 — 428 incidents compared to 49, a 8.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hythe sees higher rates of Shoplifting (9), while Margate has more Criminal damage & arson (57). Hythe is below the national average while Margate is above, making Hythe the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hythe recorded fewer crimes than Margate — 49 vs 428 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Hythe is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hythe saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Margate had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Hythe recorded fewer total crimes (49 vs 428).