In 2013, the Offender Database recorded that Robert Hawkins, 51, was jailed for 11 years for the rape of a 13-year-old schoolgirl. On appearing at Reading Crown Court in December 2013, the defendant, of Whitley, Reading, Berkshire, was sentenced for an attack that occurred 12 years prior. It was reported that the survivor only found the courage to come forward after serving as a juror on a child abuse trial at the same court, an experience that had a profound effect on her and led her to report the crime the very next day.
The investigation established the “selfish” and predatory nature of Hawkins’ conduct in the Tilehurst area. Thames Valley Police reported that Hawkins raped the victim in a bedroom while she was intoxicated and had blacked out. The prosecution reported that this was the girl’s first sexual experience, and the trauma of the “vile” assault led her to years of self-harm, nightmares, and substance abuse as she struggled to process the “reprehensible” act in silence.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that Hawkins was a repeat offender with a history of sexual violence. Reading Crown Court heard that Hawkins already had a previous conviction for rape at the time of the trial. The investigation established that despite his “deceptive” denials throughout the legal process, a jury found him guilty in September 2013 after hearing the compelling evidence of the survivor, whose behaviour had “gone off the rails” following the childhood attack.
Judge Nicholas Wood slammed Hawkins for the devastating impact his actions had on the victim’s life. For his actions in Reading, Hawkins was handed an 11-year custodial sentence. The judge noted that the survivor’s decision to walk into a police station and report the “vile” crime immediately after her jury service was a testament to the power of the judicial process in helping victims find their voice.
Status and Statutory Requirements
For the crimes reported in England, the status of Robert Hawkins is as follows:
- Custodial Sentence: 11 years in prison (Sentenced 2013).
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements are active for life.
- Judicial Oversight: Sentenced at Reading Crown Court following a Thames Valley Police investigation.
- Criminal Record: Rape (multiple convictions).
- Origin: Whitley, Reading, Berkshire (Offence in Tilehurst).
Monitoring and Public Protection
Hawkins is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) at the highest level of scrutiny. Due to the nature of his conduct in Berkshire, which involved the “vile” rape of a child and a history of similar “reprehensible” violence, his management is a maximum priority. Authorities state that his lifelong registration is a critical tool to ensure he is subject to permanent monitoring and is legally barred from any unsupervised contact with minors in Reading or elsewhere.
As a member of the Sex Offenders Register for life, Hawkins must comply with all notification requirements regarding his identity and residence. Authorities state that his history of “vile” sexual aggression in Whitley and Tilehurst necessitates permanent vigilance. Any future attempt to approach a minor, fail to disclose his location to the authorities, or engage in further “shameful” behaviour will result in immediate arrest and an instant return to the prison system.
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