Crime in Hythe South: statistics, rates and trends
490 crimes were recorded in Hythe South in the 12 months to August 2026, 66.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hythe South at a glance
- Crime trends in Hythe South
- Types of crime in Hythe South
- Hythe South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hythe South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hythe South
- Demographics of Hythe South
- Questions about crime in Hythe South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (216), criminal damage and arson (74) and anti-social behaviour (57) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,361st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Hythe South | New Forest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 490 | 10,266 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 66.6 | 58.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | -7% | -1% |
| Population | 7,358 | 176,116 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hythe South peaked in the year to August 2022 (679 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (443). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 5%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 490 | 66.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 443 | 60.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 655 | 89.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 651 | 88.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 679 | 92.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 566 | 76.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 545 | 74.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 450 | 61.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 468 | 63.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 43 |
| July 2026 | 57 |
| June 2026 | 44 |
| May 2026 | 42 |
| April 2026 | 34 |
| March 2026 | 38 |
| February 2026 | 33 |
| January 2026 | 53 |
| December 2025 | 33 |
| November 2025 | 37 |
| October 2025 | 39 |
| September 2025 | 37 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hythe South recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (49% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (52% below) and anti-social behaviour (50% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 43 to 74 and anti-social behaviour rose from 48 to 57, while public order fell from 34 to 25.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 216 | 29.4 | 34.2 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 74 | 10.1 | 6.7 | +72% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 57 | 7.7 | 15.4 | +19% |
| Public order | 25 | 3.4 | 6.7 | -26% |
| Burglary | 24 | 3.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 23 | 3.1 | 6.4 | -8% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 3.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 2.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hythe South; 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 South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hythe Central | 316 | 53.1 | -20% |
| Dibden & Dibden Purlieu | 430 | 60.7 | -9% |
| Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield | 369 | 57.7 | -13% |
| Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley | 459 | 61.3 | -8% |
| Marchwood & Eling | 349 | 47.8 | -28% |
| Totton South | 342 | 40.8 | -39% |
| Forest & Solent | 210 | 57.7 | -13% |
| Totton Central | 694 | 88.2 | +32% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Hythe South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Beech Crescent” (38).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Beech Crescent | 38 |
| On or near Dominy Close | 22 |
| On or near Croft Close | 19 |
| On or near Wildground Lane | 18 |
| On or near Cedar Road | 17 |
| On or near Forsythia Close | 16 |
| On or near Ash Close | 15 |
| On or near Holly Close | 14 |
| On or near Kitchers Close | 13 |
| On or near Stokesay Close | 13 |
Of the 433 crimes in Hythe South with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 57 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 183 | 42.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 125 | 28.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 44 | 10.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 4.2% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
Hythe South has an estimated population of 7,358 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (25%, against 17%), less private renting (11%, against 20%) and fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hythe South average decile 4.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Hythe South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 25.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 18.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Hythe South a safe place to live?
Hythe South recorded 66.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,361st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Hythe South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 216 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (74).
Is crime in Hythe South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hythe South was up 11% on the year before: 490 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 443 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hythe South?
About 7,358 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hythe South?
Hythe South 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.