Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CT21 · Kent
49
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BR8 · Kent
135
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Hythe has less crime — 49 vs 135 incidents in April 2026.
Swanley recorded substantially more crime than Hythe in April 2026 — 135 incidents compared to 49, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hythe sees higher rates of Shoplifting (9), while Swanley has more Other theft (16). 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 Swanley — 49 vs 135 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, Hythe saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Swanley had more Other theft. Overall, Hythe recorded fewer total crimes (49 vs 135).