Hawkinge Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 8,492, Hawkinge recorded 50 crimes in January 2026, translating to a crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 13.2% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000, marking a relatively safer performance compared to national trends. The breakdown reveals anti-social behaviour as the most prevalent category, contributing 24% of all reported crimes (12 incidents), followed by violence and sexual offences (10 cases, 20%) and other theft (9 cases, 18%). These patterns align with seasonal dynamics typical of January, a post-holiday period characterised by reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, which may partly explain the lower incidence of outdoor crimes. However, the high proportion of anti-social behaviour suggests ongoing community tensions or challenges in public spaces, potentially linked to the area's built-up nature and proximity to Folkestone's urban core. The relatively low violent crime rate compared to the UK average (52% below for violence and sexual offences) contrasts with elevated rates in categories like other theft (139% above UK average) and possession of weapons (471% above), indicating specific vulnerabilities that warrant targeted local analysis. These figures provide a snapshot of Hawkinge’s crime profile, highlighting both areas of strength and concern for residents and local authorities.

January 2026 saw dramatic month-on-month increases in several crime categories, with drugs-related incidents surging by 300% (from 1 to 4 cases) and other theft rising by 200% (from 3 to 9 cases). Anti-social behaviour also increased by 200% (from 4 to 12 cases), a stark shift that may reflect heightened community tensions or disruptions during the post-holiday period. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 37.5% (from 16 to 10 cases), a decline consistent with the seasonal reduction in retail activity and social gatherings. The area’s performance against UK averages reveals stark contrasts: while violent crime remains significantly below national levels (52% below for violence and sexual offences), other theft and possession of weapons are high (139% and 471% above UK averages respectively). This divergence suggests that Hawkinge’s crime challenges are not uniform, with property-related and public order issues emerging as critical areas for intervention. For residents, the 300% increase in drugs-related crimes is particularly noteworthy, as it represents a substantial departure from previous trends and may signal evolving local dynamics that require further scrutiny.

Hawkinge’s crime rate in January 2026 (5.9 per 1,000) marks a 51.4% increase from the previous month’s rate of 3.9 per 1,000, reflecting a significant upward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 2 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while modest, underscores the frequency of incidents in a relatively small community. When scaled to population size, this translates to one reported crime for roughly every 170 residents over the course of the month—a measure that contextualises the impact on local households. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average when considering the area’s population, yet the specific composition of crimes tells a different story. While violent crime remains well below national levels, the disproportionate prevalence of anti-social behaviour and other theft highlights local imbalances. For instance, the 139% above UK average for other theft suggests that property-related vulnerabilities may be more pronounced in Hawkinge than in comparable areas. This contrast between overall safety and specific risk factors illustrates the complexity of crime patterns in a built-up area, where demographic and geographic characteristics interact with national trends in unique ways.