Crime in Hythe Central: statistics, rates and trends
313 crimes were recorded in Hythe Central in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Hythe Central
- Questions about crime in Hythe Central
- About this data
313 crimes were recorded in Hythe Central in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 134 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hythe Central has the 2,915th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hythe Central | New Forest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 313 | 10,252 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.6 | 58.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | -8% | -1% |
| Population | 5,947 | 176,116 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hythe Central was highest in the year to July 2023 (404 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (300). Over the whole period it fell 11%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 313 | 52.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 379 | 63.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 399 | 67.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 404 | 67.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 364 | 61.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 330 | 55.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 362 | 60.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 300 | 50.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 350 | 58.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 25 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hythe Central over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest falls were in burglary (-59%) and anti-social behaviour (-42%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 134 | 22.5 | 0.66 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 | 6.2 | 0.41 | -42% |
| Shoplifting | 34 | 5.7 | 0.69 | -32% |
| Public order | 27 | 4.5 | 0.68 | -25% |
| Other theft | 23 | 3.9 | 0.60 | +21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 | 3.5 | 0.52 | -34% |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.8 | 0.52 | -59% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.8 | 0.38 | +267% |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.0 | 0.48 | -14% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.7 | 0.21 | -33% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.35 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.20 | -67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.12 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.10 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hythe Central
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hythe Central recorded 134 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 42.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hythe Central
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hythe Central recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 11.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hythe Central
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hythe Central recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hythe Central
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hythe Central recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hythe Central
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hythe Central recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hythe Central
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hythe Central recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hythe Central
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hythe Central recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 59% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hythe Central
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hythe Central recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 267% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hythe Central
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hythe Central recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hythe Central
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hythe Central recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hythe Central
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hythe Central recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hythe Central
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hythe Central recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hythe Central
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hythe Central recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hythe Central
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hythe Central recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hythe Central, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hythe Central.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hythe Central |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hythe South | 488 | 66.3 | +26% |
| Dibden & Dibden Purlieu | 433 | 61.1 | +16% |
| Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield | 364 | 56.9 | +8% |
| Marchwood & Eling | 340 | 46.5 | -12% |
| Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley | 454 | 60.7 | +15% |
| Totton South | 346 | 41.3 | -22% |
| Totton Central | 688 | 87.5 | +66% |
| Forest & Solent | 219 | 60.1 | +14% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Hythe Central over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near The Promenade | 34 |
| On or near The Marsh | 22 |
| On or near Parking Area | 16 |
| On or near Fairview Parade | 16 |
| On or near Police Station | 13 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 11 |
| On or near Supermarket | 10 |
| On or near Tormead | 10 |
| On or near Abbey Close | 8 |
| On or near Carpenter Close | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hythe Central over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 104 | 33.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 82 | 26.2% |
| Not recorded | 37 | 11.8% |
| Under investigation | 30 | 9.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 5.8% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 5.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 3.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 2.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Hythe Central has an estimated population of 5,947. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hythe Central sits in decile 8.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hythe Central |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 47.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 39.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.8% |
| Social rented homes | 6.0% |
| Private rented homes | 13.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 |
Is Hythe Central a safe place to live?
Hythe Central recorded 52.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Hythe Central?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 134 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (37).
Is crime in Hythe Central going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hythe Central was down 17% on the year before: 313 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 379 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hythe Central?
Hythe Central is policed by Hampshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Hythe Central. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.