Hawkinge Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Hawkinge, the crime rate in December 2025 stood at 3.9 per 1,000 people — 44.3% below the UK average of 7.0. This means that, on average, one in every 257 residents experienced a reported crime over the course of the month. The data illustrates a relatively safe built-up area within Folkestone and Hythe, where crime remains well below national levels. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (48.5% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (12.1%) and criminal damage (12.1%). This distribution suggests a focus on interpersonal conflicts and property-related issues, which may be influenced by the seasonal context of December. As the month approached Christmas, factors like dark evenings, increased foot traffic in retail areas, and the presence of empty homes during the holiday period likely contributed to the crime profile. While violence and sexual offences were the most prevalent, their rate of 1.9 per 1,000 was 26% below the UK average for this category, indicating a lower risk of such incidents compared to the national picture. The relatively low rates of property crimes, such as vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000) and other theft (0.4 per 1,000), further reinforce the area’s safety profile. These figures, combined with the absence of significant spikes in violent crime compared to other months, suggest that Hawkinge’s built-up character — potentially with a mix of residential and commercial spaces — may contribute to a balanced crime environment, even during periods of heightened seasonal activity.

December 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with violence and sexual offences surging by 166.7% compared to the previous month, rising from six to 16 incidents. This jump, while significant, remains 26% below the UK average for the category. Other theft also rose sharply, tripling from one to three incidents (+200.0%), possibly linked to increased retail activity around Christmas. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 55.6% (from nine to four incidents), and criminal damage dropped by 20.0% (from five to four). The overall crime mix tilted further towards violent crimes, which now accounted for 48.5% of all reported incidents — a shift from the previous month’s balance. This increase in violent crime may be partially explained by the seasonal context of December, when extended evenings and holiday-related gatherings could heighten opportunities for such incidents. Meanwhile, the UK comparison for drugs offences (0.1 per 1,000 in Hawkinge, 63% below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000) suggests a particularly low risk of drug-related crime in the area. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is the sharp rise in violence and sexual offences, which, while still below national averages, warrants awareness of local factors during the festive season.

The crime rate in Hawkinge for December 2025 (3.9 per 1,000) marked a 17.9% increase from the previous month’s rate of 3.3 per 1,000. This rise, however, still places the area well below the UK average, with a 44.3% gap. On a daily basis, Hawkinge recorded roughly one crime per day in December, a figure that, while modest, reflects the area’s ongoing vigilance against criminal activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 257 residents — a statistic that, when contextualised with the local population of 8,492, underscores the relatively low probability of experiencing a crime. This monthly exposure rate is particularly significant when compared to the UK average, where the equivalent figure would likely be higher. The population-scaled perspective also highlights the effectiveness of local policing and community initiatives in maintaining low crime levels, even as seasonal factors like Christmas shopping and dark evenings could theoretically increase risk. While the 17.9% month-on-month rise in the overall rate may seem concerning, the majority of crimes remain clustered in categories like violence and sexual offences, which are still below UK levels. This suggests that Hawkinge’s built-up area, despite its small size, has managed to keep crime rates in check through a combination of geographic factors and proactive local measures.