Total Crime Rate
15.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Seaton Avenue area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Hythe , and the 34th lowest crime rate of 348 local areas in Folkestone and Hythe .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Seaton Avenue (CT21 5HH) in the last 12 months was 15.1 per 1,000 residents and was 76.5% lower than the Hythe average (64.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 3.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Seaton Avenue (CT21 5HH), the main crime hotspot is near Quarry Road. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Hythe| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | School Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Tanners Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lea Close | Under investigation |
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