Hawkinge Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 8,492, Hawkinge reported 45 crimes in January 2025, equating to a crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 residents—25.4% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This figure underscores the area's relatively low crime density, though the distribution of incidents reveals notable patterns. Violence and sexual offences dominated, accounting for 53.3% of all crimes, with 24 incidents reported. This category, while significantly lower than the UK average in terms of rate, is 12% above the national benchmark for this type of crime. Anti-social behaviour followed with 9 incidents, contributing 20% of the total, and criminal damage and arson made up 8.9%. The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period marked by shorter days and reduced retail footfall—likely contributes to the lower volume of outdoor crimes typically seen in such months. However, the surge in violence and anti-social behaviour may reflect other factors, such as changes in community activity or unseasonal disruptions. The data also highlights Hawkinge's distinct profile compared to the UK average, with public order offences at 57% below the national rate and vehicle crime 51% lower. These disparities suggest a unique local environment, possibly shaped by the area's character as a built-up part of a coastal district, where specific social dynamics and infrastructure may influence crime patterns differently than in more densely populated or urban settings.

January 2025 saw a sharp 71.4% rise in violence and sexual offences, with 24 incidents reported—up from 14 in December. This category, which accounts for 53.3% of all crimes, is 12% above the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. Concurrently, anti-social behaviour increased by 80%, from 5 to 9 incidents, suggesting heightened tensions or disruptions in public spaces. Shoplifting also rose dramatically, jumping from 0 to 1 incident—a 100% increase—though this remains significantly below the UK average. Other thefts fell by 50%, from 2 to 1, a decline that may reflect seasonal factors such as reduced retail footfall. Public order offences, however, were 57% below the UK average, with just 2 incidents reported. These shifts highlight the combination of local conditions and broader trends, with violence and anti-social behaviour emerging as critical areas for further scrutiny.

Hawkinge's crime rate in January 2025 rose to 5.3 per 1,000 residents, a 36.2% increase from the previous month's 3.9 per 1,000. This translates to roughly one reported crime per day in the built-up area, a figure that, while modest, reflects the month's fluctuating patterns. Over the course of January, one crime occurred for every 189 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Hawkinge well below the UK average. With a population of 8,492, the area's relatively low crime density suggests a community where most residents are unlikely to encounter criminal activity. However, the month-on-month rise underscores the need to monitor trends, particularly in categories like violence and anti-social behaviour, which saw significant increases. The contrast between Hawkinge's figures and the UK's broader context highlights the impact of local factors, such as seasonal shifts and community-specific dynamics, on crime patterns.