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Crime in Hawkinge

Hawkinge had 207 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 83.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 4th of 12 Folkestone and Hythe areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 16% above the middle Folkestone and Hythe area. Crime was up 23% on the three months before.

CT18, Folkestone and Hythe · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Hawkinge

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83.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
4 of 12Folkestone and Hythe rank1st is the highest rate
+23%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common59 in 3 months

Month by month

48 Mar 73 Apr 47 May 56 Jun 77 Jul 74 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Hawkinge. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence5929%
anti-social behaviour5225%
shoplifting2814%
criminal damage199%
theft189%
public order52%
burglary52%
robbery52%

Hawkinge against Folkestone and Hythe

TypeHawkinge per 1,000Middle Folkestone and Hythe areaChange
Violence23.926.5▲ 13%
Burglary22.9–
Vehicle crime22.9–
Anti-social behaviour21.120.6▲ 44%
Theft and robbery10.16.6▲ 108%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Folkestone174.1▲ 28%
Sandgate152.4▲ 21%
Hawkinge83.9▲ 23%
Seabrook67.7▼ 13%
Capel-le-Ferne32.50%
Elham4–
See every Folkestone and Hythe area ranked on the crime in Folkestone and Hythe page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Hawkinge a safe area?

Hawkinge had about 83.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 4 of 12 Folkestone and Hythe areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Hawkinge?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (59), followed by anti-social behaviour (52) and shoplifting (28).