Hawkinge Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Hawkinge's crime profile in September 2025 reveals a striking divergence from the UK average, with the area's overall rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents standing at 55.4% below the national figure of 7.4 per 1,000. This stark contrast is most pronounced in violence and sexual offences, which were 57% below the UK average at 1.1 per 1,000, compared to the national 2.6 per 1,000. The category's low incidence may reflect Hawkinge's character as a relatively small, built-up area within Folkestone and Hythe, where the presence of educational institutions and limited nightlife could contribute to lower rates of violent crime. Property crimes and public order offences also lag behind UK averages, with anti-social behaviour at 0.9 per 1,000 (23% below the UK's 1.2 per 1,000) and shoplifting at 0.4 per 1,000 (34% below the UK's 0.6 per 1,000). Seasonal factors appear to influence these trends, as September marks the return to school and university, with shorter evenings reducing opportunities for certain types of crime. However, the data also shows a 100% increase in theft from the person, suggesting that individual vigilance remains necessary despite the area's overall low crime levels. The interplay between local demographics and seasonal rhythms likely shapes Hawkinge's crime picture, where the combination of a small population, limited commercial activity, and educational institutions creates a distinct profile that diverges from broader national trends.

September 2025 saw a 100% increase in theft from the person, rising from 0 to 1 incident. This spike, though small in absolute terms, may reflect heightened awareness or seasonal factors such as the start of the academic year. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour dropped by 46.7% (from 15 to 8 incidents), likely linked to the return of students and reduced late-night activity. Violence and sexual offences also decreased by 40%, from 15 to 9 incidents, suggesting a potential correlation with the transition to shorter evenings. The category of violence and sexual offences stood out as 57% below the UK average, with a rate of 1.1 per 1,000 compared to the national 2.6 per 1,000. This divergence from the UK profile underscores Hawkinge's distinct crime dynamics, where property crimes and public order offences also lag behind national averages by margins ranging from 23% to 62%. For residents, the 100% increase in theft from the person serves as a reminder to remain vigilant during the early months of the academic calendar.

Hawkinge's crime rate in September 2025 fell by 37.7% compared to the previous month, dropping from 5.3 to 3.3 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with broader seasonal patterns in the area, where reduced outdoor activity and the start of the academic year may contribute to lower crime levels. Daily crime counts show one reported incident for every 30 days, translating to approximately 1 crime per day in Hawkinge. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 303 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure in a population-scaled perspective. While this rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, the drop from August highlights the volatility of crime trends in this built-up area. The localised nature of Hawkinge's crime statistics—unlike national aggregates—means the 1-in-303 figure reflects the community's specific experiences rather than broader demographic patterns.