Crime in Hawkedon: statistics, rates and trends
541 crimes were recorded in Hawkedon in the 12 months to July 2026, 50.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Hawkedon at a glance
- Crime trends in Hawkedon
- Types of crime in Hawkedon
- Hawkedon compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hawkedon
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hawkedon
- Population and deprivation in Hawkedon
- Questions about crime in Hawkedon
- About this data
541 crimes were recorded in Hawkedon in the 12 months to July 2026, 50.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 252 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hawkedon has the 3,009th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hawkedon | Wokingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 541 | 8,392 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 50.6 | 44.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 10,698 | 187,200 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hawkedon was highest in the year to July 2023 (654 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (386). Over the whole period it rose 40%, 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 | 541 | 50.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 551 | 51.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 548 | 51.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 654 | 61.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 591 | 55.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 470 | 43.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 454 | 42.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 432 | 40.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 386 | 36.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 41 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hawkedon 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 drugs.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+19%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-57%) and other theft (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 252 | 23.6 | 0.69 | +19% |
| Drugs | 57 | 5.3 | 1.63 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 44 | 4.1 | 0.61 | -15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 | 4.0 | 0.26 | -4% |
| Public order | 42 | 3.9 | 0.59 | -19% |
| Other theft | 28 | 2.6 | 0.41 | -22% |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 2.3 | 0.47 | -17% |
| Other crime | 21 | 2.0 | 0.93 | +11% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 1.2 | 0.15 | -57% |
| Burglary | 8 | 0.7 | 0.21 | -20% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 0.29 | -40% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.23 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.11 | +0% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hawkedon
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hawkedon recorded 252 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 46.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hawkedon
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hawkedon recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hawkedon
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hawkedon recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hawkedon
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hawkedon recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hawkedon
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hawkedon recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hawkedon
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hawkedon recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hawkedon
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hawkedon recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hawkedon
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hawkedon recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hawkedon
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hawkedon recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hawkedon
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hawkedon recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hawkedon
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hawkedon recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hawkedon
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hawkedon recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hawkedon
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hawkedon recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hawkedon
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hawkedon recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hawkedon, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hawkedon.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hawkedon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside | 642 | 51.5 | +2% |
| Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates | 506 | 52.1 | +3% |
| South Lake | 598 | 53.7 | +6% |
| Winnersh | 546 | 47.5 | -6% |
| Shinfield | 538 | 50.8 | +1% |
| Loddon | 257 | 26.7 | -47% |
| Bulmershe & Coronation | 403 | 45.7 | -10% |
| Barkham & Arborfield | 457 | 51.8 | +2% |
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 Hawkedon over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Police Station | 196 |
| On or near Parking Area | 60 |
| On or near Hornbeam Drive | 25 |
| On or near Maiden Place | 12 |
| On or near Colmworth Close | 10 |
| On or near Easby Way | 10 |
| On or near Warnsham Close | 8 |
| On or near Berstead Close | 8 |
| On or near Bridport Close | 7 |
| On or near Burniston Close | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hawkedon 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 | 148 | 27.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 107 | 19.8% |
| Under investigation | 69 | 12.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 56 | 10.4% |
| Local resolution | 43 | 7.9% |
| Not recorded | 43 | 7.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 38 | 7.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 3.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.2% |
Hawkedon has an estimated population of 10,698. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hawkedon sits in decile 10.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hawkedon |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.6% |
| Social rented homes | 3.3% |
| Private rented homes | 21.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 10.0 |
Is Hawkedon a safe place to live?
Hawkedon recorded 50.6 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 Hawkedon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 252 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by drugs (57).
Is crime in Hawkedon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hawkedon was down 2% on the year before: 541 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 551 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hawkedon?
Hawkedon is policed by Thames Valley. 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 Hawkedon. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.