Crime in Hythe Central: statistics, rates and trends
316 crimes were recorded in Hythe Central in the 12 months to August 2026, 53.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hythe Central at a glance
- Crime trends in Hythe Central
- Types of crime in Hythe Central
- Hythe Central compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hythe Central
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hythe Central
- Demographics of Hythe Central
- Questions about crime in Hythe Central
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (121), anti-social behaviour (43) and shoplifting (34) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,896th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Hythe Central | New Forest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 316 | 10,266 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.1 | 58.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 5,947 | 176,116 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hythe Central peaked in the year to August 2023 (398 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (295). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 6%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 316 | 53.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 379 | 63.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 390 | 65.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 398 | 66.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 351 | 59.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 348 | 58.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 364 | 61.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 295 | 49.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 336 | 56.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 28 |
| July 2026 | 28 |
| June 2026 | 35 |
| May 2026 | 31 |
| April 2026 | 29 |
| March 2026 | 24 |
| February 2026 | 20 |
| January 2026 | 31 |
| December 2025 | 24 |
| November 2025 | 24 |
| October 2025 | 15 |
| September 2025 | 27 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (53% below) and criminal damage and arson (45% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 62 to 43 and shoplifting fell from 48 to 34.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 121 | 20.3 | 34.2 | -15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 | 7.2 | 15.4 | -31% |
| Shoplifting | 34 | 5.7 | 8.5 | -29% |
| Public order | 29 | 4.9 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Other theft | 25 | 4.2 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 3.7 | 6.7 | -27% |
| Burglary | 12 | 2.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 2.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hythe Central; the highest is Totton Central (88.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Totton South (40.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hythe Central |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hythe South | 490 | 66.6 | +25% |
| Dibden & Dibden Purlieu | 430 | 60.7 | +14% |
| Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield | 369 | 57.7 | +9% |
| Marchwood & Eling | 349 | 47.8 | -10% |
| Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley | 459 | 61.3 | +15% |
| Totton South | 342 | 40.8 | -23% |
| Totton Central | 694 | 88.2 | +66% |
| Forest & Solent | 210 | 57.7 | +9% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Hythe Central over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “The Promenade” (34).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near The Promenade | 34 |
| On or near The Marsh | 25 |
| On or near Parking Area | 19 |
| On or near Fairview Parade | 16 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 10 |
| On or near Police Station | 10 |
| On or near Supermarket | 10 |
| On or near Tormead | 10 |
| On or near Abbey Close | 8 |
| On or near Carpenter Close | 8 |
Of the 273 crimes in Hythe Central with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 43 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 105 | 38.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 84 | 30.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 25 | 9.2% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 7.3% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 7.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
Hythe Central has an estimated population of 5,947 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (40%, against 19%), more retired residents (44%, against 22%) and less social housing (6.0%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hythe Central average decile 8.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Hythe Central | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 39.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 46.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 43.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 2.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hythe Central a safe place to live?
Hythe Central recorded 53.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,896th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Hythe Central?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 121 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (43).
Is crime in Hythe Central going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hythe Central was down 17% on the year before: 316 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 379 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hythe Central?
About 5,947 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 40% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hythe Central?
Hythe Central is policed by Hampshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.