Crime in Hawkinge: statistics, rates and trends
448 crimes were recorded in Hawkinge in the 12 months to July 2026, 51.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Hawkinge
- Questions about crime in Hawkinge
- About this data
448 crimes were recorded in Hawkinge in the 12 months to July 2026, 51.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 154 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Hawkinge has the 1,131st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hawkinge | Folkestone and Hythe | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 448 | 9,548 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 51.6 | 84.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 8,689 | 112,411 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hawkinge was highest in the year to July 2022 (864 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (448). Over the whole period it fell 34%, 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 | 448 | 51.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 514 | 59.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 577 | 66.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 616 | 70.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 864 | 99.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 820 | 94.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 715 | 82.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 636 | 73.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 676 | 77.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 45 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hawkinge 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. The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-34%) and public order (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 154 | 17.7 | 0.52 | -34% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 111 | 12.8 | 0.83 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 42 | 4.8 | 0.71 | -14% |
| Other theft | 34 | 3.9 | 0.61 | +0% |
| Other crime | 19 | 2.2 | 1.04 | +111% |
| Public order | 19 | 2.2 | 0.33 | -27% |
| Drugs | 18 | 2.1 | 0.63 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 1.8 | 0.37 | +60% |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.3 | 0.36 | +22% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.0 | 1.07 | +200% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 0.9 | 0.11 | -58% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.20 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.28 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.17 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hawkinge
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hawkinge recorded 154 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 34.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hawkinge
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hawkinge recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 24.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hawkinge
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hawkinge recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hawkinge
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hawkinge recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hawkinge
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hawkinge recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 111% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hawkinge
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hawkinge recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hawkinge
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hawkinge recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hawkinge
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hawkinge recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hawkinge
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hawkinge recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hawkinge
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hawkinge recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hawkinge
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hawkinge recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hawkinge
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hawkinge recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hawkinge
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hawkinge 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hawkinge
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hawkinge recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Hawkinge, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hawkinge.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hawkinge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folkestone | 6,634 | 122.8 | +138% |
| Hythe | 630 | 46.1 | -11% |
| Dover | 5,535 | 150.3 | +192% |
| Whitfield (Dover) | 448 | 68.2 | +32% |
| Aylesham | 487 | 75.4 | +46% |
| Canterbury | 9,687 | 167.3 | +225% |
| Deal | 1,776 | 61.5 | +19% |
| Ashford (Ashford) | 7,882 | 94.8 | +84% |
1 areas within Hawkinge, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. North Downs East had the highest rate (46.3 per 1,000) and North Downs East the lowest (46.3). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Downs East | Neighbourhood | 14,109 | 653 | 46.3 |
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 Hawkinge over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Lewis Road | 18 |
| On or near Millfield Close | 16 |
| On or near Supermarket | 16 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 14 |
| On or near Benson Lane | 12 |
| On or near Blenheim Drive | 12 |
| On or near Pannell Drive | 12 |
| On or near Cricketers Close | 11 |
| On or near Ridley Close | 11 |
| On or near Church Hill | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hawkinge 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 | 138 | 30.8% |
| Not recorded | 111 | 24.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 104 | 23.2% |
| Under investigation | 24 | 5.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 3.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 3.6% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 2.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 2.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 1.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Hawkinge has an estimated population of 8,689. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hawkinge sits in decile 6.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hawkinge |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.9% |
| Social rented homes | 10.0% |
| Private rented homes | 15.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.1 |
Is Hawkinge a safe place to live?
Hawkinge recorded 51.6 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 Hawkinge?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 154 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (111).
Is crime in Hawkinge going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hawkinge was down 13% on the year before: 448 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 514 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hawkinge?
Hawkinge is policed by Kent. 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 Hawkinge. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.