Hawkinge Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Hawkinge's crime rate in June 2024 stood at 4.5 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 45.1% below the UK average of 8.2. This marked position reflects a consistent trend of lower crime levels compared to national benchmarks, though the local profile remains distinct in its composition. Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, contributing 39.5% of all reported crimes. This rate is 29% above the UK average, a disparity that may be explained by the area's built-up nature and its role as a commuter hub within Folkestone and Hythe. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 18.4% of crimes, but this category is 71% below the UK average, likely due to the area's relatively stable population and reduced transient activity. Other theft (13.2%) and 'other crime' (10.5%) followed, though the latter's 212% above the UK average raises questions about the categorisation of incidents and potential underreporting of specific offences. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and the beginning of the tourism season—may have influenced patterns, with increased outdoor activity contributing to higher anti-social behaviour rates while reducing opportunities for violent crime. However, the 100% increase in burglary and theft from the person highlights the need for continued vigilance, particularly as summer holidays progress and properties may be left unoccupied. These dynamics illustrate how Hawkinge's unique position as a built-up area within a coastal district shapes its crime profile, with local factors likely playing a significant role in both the highs and lows of specific categories.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift in June 2024 was the 100% increase in burglary, which rose from zero to two reported incidents. This spike, though small in absolute terms, may be linked to the seasonal transition as summer begins and properties remain unoccupied during early holiday periods. Concurrently, violence and sexual offences dropped by 75.9%, from 29 to 7 cases, a decline that could reflect the reduced presence of transient populations during the summer months. Anti-social behaviour remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 39.5% of all crimes and 29% above the UK average. This discrepancy highlights the area's unique challenges, as Hawkinge's built-up character within a coastal district may contribute to higher rates of nuisance-related offences. 'other crime'—a category encompassing non-specific incidents—surged by 100%, reaching four reported cases. This category's 212% above the UK average suggests the need for more detailed categorisation to address underlying issues. The 100% increase in theft from the person, though only one incident, underscores the importance of vigilance in public spaces during the summer season.

Hawkinge's crime rate in June 2024 fell by 27.0% compared to the previous month, dropping from 6.1 to 4.5 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with the start of summer, when tourism typically begins in coastal areas and outdoor activity increases. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 223 residents, a figure that contextualises the low overall rate against the local population of 8,492. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day, a statistic that reflects the stability of the built-up area within Folkestone and Hythe. While this daily figure is consistent with the month's overall pattern, the distribution of crime types remains uneven. The population-scaled perspective shows that Hawkinge's crime profile is significantly lower than the UK average, with the monthly exposure rate being 45.1% below the national figure. This suggests that local factors—such as the area's proximity to major transport links and its role as a commuter hub—may contribute to the sustained low crime levels, though further analysis would be needed to confirm this hypothesis.