Crime in Hawkedon: statistics, rates and trends
554 crimes were recorded in Hawkedon in the 12 months to August 2026, 51.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 1% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (255), drugs (52) and anti-social behaviour (47) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,954th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Hawkedon | Wokingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 554 | 8,438 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 51.8 | 45.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 10,698 | 187,200 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hawkedon peaked in the year to August 2023 (661 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (383). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 45%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 554 | 51.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 548 | 51.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 536 | 50.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 661 | 61.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 588 | 55.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 469 | 43.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 474 | 44.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 433 | 40.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 383 | 35.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 54 |
| July 2026 | 53 |
| June 2026 | 50 |
| May 2026 | 50 |
| April 2026 | 48 |
| March 2026 | 44 |
| February 2026 | 46 |
| January 2026 | 48 |
| December 2025 | 41 |
| November 2025 | 38 |
| October 2025 | 49 |
| September 2025 | 33 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hawkedon recorded notably more drugs (48% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (71% below) and other theft (59% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 24 to 32 and violence and sexual offences rose from 215 to 255, while other theft fell from 35 to 28 and criminal damage and arson fell from 54 to 45.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 255 | 23.8 | 34.2 | +19% |
| Drugs | 52 | 4.9 | 3.3 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 47 | 4.4 | 15.4 | +7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 4.2 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Public order | 44 | 4.1 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 32 | 3.0 | 5.0 | +33% |
| Other theft | 28 | 2.6 | 6.4 | -20% |
| Other crime | 20 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 1.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 8 | 0.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hawkedon; the highest is Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates (53.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Loddon, Wokingham (25.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hawkedon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside | 621 | 49.9 | -4% |
| Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates | 522 | 53.7 | +4% |
| South Lake | 587 | 52.7 | +2% |
| Winnersh | 570 | 49.6 | -4% |
| Shinfield | 552 | 52.2 | +1% |
| Loddon | 245 | 25.5 | -51% |
| Bulmershe & Coronation | 406 | 46.0 | -11% |
| Barkham & Arborfield | 454 | 51.5 | -1% |
The 10 locations below account for 64% of the crime recorded in Hawkedon over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Police Station” (192).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Police Station | 192 |
| On or near Parking Area | 75 |
| On or near Hornbeam Drive | 24 |
| On or near Maiden Place | 12 |
| On or near Easby Way | 10 |
| On or near Berstead Close | 8 |
| On or near Burniston Close | 8 |
| On or near Colmworth Close | 8 |
| On or near Warnsham Close | 8 |
| On or near Chilcombe Way | 7 |
Of the 507 crimes in Hawkedon with a recorded outcome, 23% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 12% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 47 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 151 | 29.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 118 | 23.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 63 | 12.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 60 | 11.8% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 41 | 8.1% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 40 | 7.9% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 3.4% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 1.8% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Hawkedon has an estimated population of 10,698 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (3.3%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (7.6%, against 23.3%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (8.4%, against 18.2%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hawkedon average decile 10.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Hawkedon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 69.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 47.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 8.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 10.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hawkedon a safe place to live?
Hawkedon recorded 51.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,954th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs.
What is the most common crime in Hawkedon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 255 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by drugs (52).
Is crime in Hawkedon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hawkedon was up 1% on the year before: 554 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 548 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hawkedon?
About 10,698 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hawkedon?
Hawkedon is policed by Thames Valley.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.