Crime Rate in Hawkedon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hawkedon

The total recorded crimes in Hawkedon, Wokingham, UK in May 2025 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hawkedon crime rate of 2.03 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Hawkedon, encompassing approximately 24,621 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
Hawkedon Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Police Station with total crimes: 25
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is Hawkedon?

To understand the safety of Hawkedon, we need to analyze Hawkedon crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Wokingham:

    • In 2024, Hawkedon reported a higher crime volume than the Wokingham average, with 512 crimes compared to 412. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hawkedon witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 24 other areas in the Wokingham.

    • In 2023, Hawkedon experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wokingham average, with 623 crimes compared to 400. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hawkedon witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 24 other areas in the Wokingham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wokingham, Hawkedon has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Hawkedon Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hawkedon has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 2.03 ranking 6th out of 24 in the Wokingham, UK

In 2024, the total Hawkedon crimes were 512. The crime rate of Hawkedon in 2024 was 20.79 (year) or 1.73 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Wokingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hawkedon were around 623 crimes with yearly crime rate of 25.30 (year) or 2.11 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Wokingham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hawkedon)CrimesRank (Hawkedon)CrimesRank (Hawkedon)
Wescott99 11,194 11,442 1
Norreys49 7594 6734 2
Finchampstead South90 2954 2596 6
Emmbrook31 11577 7638 3
Shinfield South81 3834 3541 8
Bulmershe and Whitegates56 5668 4602 5
Maiden Erlegh58 4603 5514 9
Winnersh34 10561 8548 7
Loddon47 8492 10472 10
Hillside46 9301 13430 11
Shinfield North21 17310 11252 15
Twyford21 16310 12303 12
Sonning30 12228 18156 22
Wokingham Without23 15212 20263 13
South Lake28 13234 16238 17
Remenham, Wargrave and Ruscombe17 20248 15257 14
Barkham24 14261 14221 18
Evendons19 18233 17249 16
Swallowfield12 23181 22214 19
Arborfield13 21223 19167 21
Coronation18 19204 21187 20
Hurst12 22113 25104 25
Finchampstead North4 25122 23124 23
Charvil10 24120 24117 24

Hawkedon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Drugs (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 239 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202520
March 202516
February 202511
January 202516
December 202423
November 20245
October 202421
September 202415
August 202414
July 202420
June 202434
May 202420

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 20257
February 20255
January 20255
December 20246
November 20245
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20256
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20246
August 20248
July 20245
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.15 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 58 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20257
February 20257
January 20252
December 20245
November 20246
October 20247
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
January 20255
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
December 20243
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20247
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
July 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Hawkedon in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hawkedon postcode area is presented below.

1. Police Station (Map)
Total25
Violence and sexual offences12
Drugs7
Public order3
Shoplifting3
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Other crime1
4. Gelder Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Strand Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Conygree Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Selsey Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Burniston Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Brompton Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Hornbeam Drive (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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