Crime in Hythe South: statistics, rates and trends
488 crimes were recorded in Hythe South in the 12 months to July 2026, 66.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Hythe South
- Questions about crime in Hythe South
- About this data
488 crimes were recorded in Hythe South in the 12 months to July 2026, 66.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 235 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hythe South has the 2,383rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hythe South | New Forest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 488 | 10,252 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 66.3 | 58.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | -8% | -1% |
| Population | 7,358 | 176,116 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hythe South was highest in the year to July 2022 (702 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (437). Over the whole period it rose 1%, 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 | 488 | 66.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 445 | 60.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 668 | 90.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 645 | 87.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 702 | 95.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 554 | 75.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 535 | 72.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 437 | 59.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 481 | 65.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 41 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hythe South 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. Rates were well above the national level for criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+46%). The largest falls were in public order (-41%) and other theft (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 235 | 31.9 | 0.93 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 67 | 9.1 | 1.34 | +46% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 49 | 6.7 | 0.43 | -8% |
| Public order | 24 | 3.3 | 0.49 | -41% |
| Burglary | 22 | 3.0 | 0.85 | +47% |
| Other theft | 22 | 3.0 | 0.47 | -21% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 2.9 | 0.58 | +133% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 2.2 | 0.26 | +45% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.5 | 0.71 | +22% |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.0 | 0.29 | -30% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.8 | 0.99 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.8 | 0.84 | +100% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.20 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Hythe South
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hythe South recorded 235 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 48.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hythe South
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hythe South recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 13.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hythe South
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hythe South recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hythe South
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hythe South recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hythe South
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hythe South recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hythe South
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hythe South recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hythe South
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hythe South recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hythe South
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hythe South recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hythe South
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hythe South recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hythe South
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hythe South recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hythe South
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hythe South recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hythe South
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hythe South recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hythe South
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hythe South recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hythe South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hythe South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hythe South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hythe Central | 313 | 52.6 | -21% |
| Dibden & Dibden Purlieu | 433 | 61.1 | -8% |
| Hardley, Holbury & North Blackfield | 364 | 56.9 | -14% |
| Fawley, Blackfield, Calshot & Langley | 454 | 60.7 | -9% |
| Marchwood & Eling | 340 | 46.5 | -30% |
| Totton South | 346 | 41.3 | -38% |
| Forest & Solent | 219 | 60.1 | -9% |
| Totton Central | 688 | 87.5 | +32% |
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 South over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Beech Crescent | 41 |
| On or near Dominy Close | 25 |
| On or near Wildground Lane | 20 |
| On or near Croft Close | 18 |
| On or near Cedar Road | 16 |
| On or near Forsythia Close | 16 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 14 |
| On or near Ash Close | 13 |
| On or near Stokesay Close | 13 |
| On or near Hamilton Mews | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hythe South 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 183 | 37.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 119 | 24.4% |
| Under investigation | 49 | 10.0% |
| Not recorded | 49 | 10.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 32 | 6.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 4.3% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% |
Hythe South has an estimated population of 7,358. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hythe South sits in decile 4.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hythe South |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.1% |
| Social rented homes | 25.3% |
| Private rented homes | 11.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 18.9% |
Is Hythe South a safe place to live?
Hythe South recorded 66.3 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 South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 235 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (67).
Is crime in Hythe South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hythe South was up 10% on the year before: 488 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 445 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hythe South?
Hythe South 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 South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.