Crime Rates at Whitegates Close, Hythe, CT21 6BB

Whitegates Close area has the 20th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Hythe , and the 172nd lowest crime rate of 348 local areas in Folkestone and Hythe .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Whitegates Close (CT21 6BB) in the last 12 months was 54.1 per 1,000 residents and was 9.2% lower than the Hythe average (59.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Theft from the person with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Theft from the person ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 16.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -5.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Whitegates Close (CT21 6BB), the main crime hotspot is near Malthouse Hill. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.