Hawkinge Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Hawkinge's November 2024 crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents places it 34.2% below the UK average of 7.6, reflecting a generally safer environment compared to national trends. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (40.5% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (19.1%) and other theft (11.9%). These patterns may be influenced by the area's character as a built-up coastal town with a mix of residential and commercial activity. The seasonal context of November—marked by shorter days, Bonfire Night, and Black Friday shopping—likely contributes to increased public order incidents and theft opportunities. Violence and sexual offences, while the largest category, are 22% below the UK average, suggesting effective local policing or community initiatives in this area. Anti-social behaviour, at 19.1% of total crimes, is also significantly lower than the UK average (1.1 per 1,000), indicating a relatively stable social environment. Other theft, however, is 9% above the UK average (0.6 per 1,000), potentially reflecting targeted retail activity or seasonal shopping patterns. The area's low burglary rate (0.1 per 1,000) and sharp decline in violent crimes (19% drop from October) highlight contrasting trends that may require further analysis. As Hawkinge navigates the transition into winter, residents should remain vigilant about the specific increases in possession of weapons and other theft, which may signal emerging risks.

November 2024 saw significant spikes in specific crime categories. Possession of weapons rose by 100% (from 0 to 1), marking a concerning trend that may reflect heightened tensions or unaddressed local issues. Other theft also surged by 100% (from 0 to 5), potentially linked to seasonal shopping activity or targeted incidents. Public order offences increased by 50% (from 2 to 3), influenced by Bonfire Night events. Conversely, violent crimes fell by 19% (from 21 to 17), a welcome but puzzling decline that may relate to increased police presence or seasonal changes in social behaviour. Hawkinge's rate for violence and sexual offences (2.0 per 1,000) remains 22% below the UK average, suggesting effective local measures in this category.

Hawkinge's crime rate in November 2024 rose to 5.0 per 1,000 residents, a 7.8% increase from the previous month's 4.6 per 1,000. This places the area 34.2% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, though the upward trend suggests vigilance is needed. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 202 residents, highlighting the relatively low frequency of incidents. While the daily crime count averages one per day, this figure should be contextualised within Hawkinge's population of 8,492. The 7.8% rise may reflect seasonal shifts, such as darker evenings and increased foot traffic during Black Friday shopping. However, the overall rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, indicating a generally safer environment compared to national trends.