Crime in Hawkinge: statistics, rates and trends
446 crimes were recorded in Hawkinge in the 12 months to August 2026, 51.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hawkinge at a glance
- Crime trends in Hawkinge
- Types of crime in Hawkinge
- Hawkinge compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Hawkinge
- Streets with the most crime in Hawkinge
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hawkinge
- Demographics of Hawkinge
- Questions about crime in Hawkinge
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (155), anti-social behaviour (114) and criminal damage and arson (44) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,123rd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Hawkinge | Folkestone and Hythe | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 446 | 9,645 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 51.3 | 85.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,689 | 112,411 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Hawkinge of any year here (446 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 35%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 446 | 51.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 519 | 59.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 559 | 64.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 611 | 70.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 850 | 97.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 804 | 92.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 728 | 83.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 655 | 75.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 688 | 79.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 43 |
| July 2026 | 39 |
| June 2026 | 37 |
| May 2026 | 35 |
| April 2026 | 46 |
| March 2026 | 27 |
| February 2026 | 36 |
| January 2026 | 50 |
| December 2025 | 33 |
| November 2025 | 28 |
| October 2025 | 44 |
| September 2025 | 28 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (48% below) and other theft (43% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 229 to 155.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 155 | 17.8 | 34.2 | -32% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 114 | 13.1 | 15.4 | +7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 44 | 5.1 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Other theft | 32 | 3.7 | 6.4 | -9% |
| Drugs | 18 | 2.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Public order | 18 | 2.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 17 | 2.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 1.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 0.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Hawkinge; the highest is Canterbury (165.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Hythe (48.5).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hawkinge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folkestone | 6,682 | 123.7 | +141% |
| Hythe | 663 | 48.5 | -6% |
| Dover | 5,526 | 150.1 | +192% |
| Whitfield (Dover) | 453 | 68.9 | +34% |
| Aylesham | 481 | 74.4 | +45% |
| Canterbury | 9,598 | 165.8 | +223% |
| Deal | 1,783 | 61.7 | +20% |
| Ashford (Ashford) | 7,962 | 95.7 | +87% |
North Downs East is the one area listed within Hawkinge, with 46.5 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Downs East | Neighbourhood | 14,109 | 656 | 46.5 |
The 10 locations below account for 30% of the crime recorded in Hawkinge over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Lewis Road” (17).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Lewis Road | 17 |
| On or near Millfield Close | 16 |
| On or near Supermarket | 15 |
| On or near Pannell Drive | 14 |
| On or near Cricketers Close | 13 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 13 |
| On or near Church Hill | 12 |
| On or near Ridley Close | 12 |
| On or near Benson Lane | 11 |
| On or near Gillman Close | 11 |
Of the 332 crimes in Hawkinge with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 114 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 137 | 41.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 104 | 31.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 25 | 7.5% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 4.8% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 3.9% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 1.8% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Hawkinge has an estimated population of 8,689 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (9.6%, against 23.3%), less social housing (10%, against 17%) and less private renting (15%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hawkinge average decile 6.1 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Hawkinge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hawkinge a safe place to live?
Hawkinge recorded 51.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,123rd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Hawkinge?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 155 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (114).
Is crime in Hawkinge going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hawkinge was down 14% on the year before: 446 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 519 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hawkinge?
About 8,689 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hawkinge?
Hawkinge is policed by Kent.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.