Crime Rate in Sawtry: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sawtry

The total recorded crimes in Sawtry, Huntingdonshire, UK in July 2025 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sawtry crime rate of 10.68 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 Sawtry, encompassing approximately 4,494 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-44.83% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
Sawtry Crime Hotspots

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

  • Warren Croft with total crimes: 6
  • Toll Bar Way with total crimes: 5
  • Park Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Sawtry?

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

  • Relative to Huntingdonshire:

    • In 2024, Sawtry reported a higher crime volume than the Huntingdonshire average, with 614 crimes compared to 579. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Sawtry witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 25 other areas in the Huntingdonshire.

    • In 2023, Sawtry experienced a greater number of crimes than the Huntingdonshire average, with 569 crimes compared to 514. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Sawtry witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 25 other areas in the Huntingdonshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sawtry Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Sawtry has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 10.68 ranking 13th out of 25 in the Huntingdonshire, UK

In 2024, the total Sawtry crimes were 614. The crime rate of Sawtry in 2024 was 136.61 (year) or 11.38 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Huntingdonshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sawtry were around 569 crimes with yearly crime rate of 126.59 (year) or 10.55 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Huntingdonshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sawtry)CrimesRank (Sawtry)CrimesRank (Sawtry)
Huntingdon North263 12,704 12,261 1
St Neots Eynesbury148 21,279 21,025 2
Yaxley76 5772 6817 3
Ramsey70 6995 3798 4
The Stukeleys85 3915 4605 8
St Ives South81 4800 5724 6
St Neots Eatons65 7642 8765 5
Brampton59 10703 7712 7
Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots60 8610 10438 15
St Neots Priory Park & Little Paxton60 9493 14519 10
Hemingford Grey & Houghton47 14556 12491 11
Fenstanton57 12578 11472 12
St Neots East58 11291 19202 20
Huntingdon East37 17523 13467 13
Warboys43 15370 16464 14
Holywell-cum-Needingworth40 16477 15299 17
Kimbolton33 18320 17332 16
St Ives East23 20295 18287 18
Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley29 19289 20261 19
Buckden12 24171 21165 21
Somersham19 21109 26149 24
Great Staughton8 26161 22158 22
St Ives West15 22112 25132 25
Alconbury14 23142 23152 23
Great Paxton8 25122 24101 26

Sawtry Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 227 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202529
May 202514
April 202516
March 202523
February 202518
January 202521
December 20247
November 202425
October 202421
September 202426
August 202411

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20249
October 20244
August 20245

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 202412
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20253
April 20254
March 20256
February 20254
January 20257
December 20241
November 20246
August 20246

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20259
May 20255
April 202519
March 20256
February 20256
January 20253
December 20242
November 202414
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20253
March 20257
October 20246

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20257
May 20253
March 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253
March 20258
February 20257
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254
December 20245
November 20247
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Sawtry in July 2025

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

1. Warren Croft (Map)
Total6
Other crime3
Other theft3
2. Toll Bar Way (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
3. Park Road (Map)
Total4
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Mill Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Glatton Ways (Map)
Total3
Other crime3
6. Richardson Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Greenways (Map)
Total3
Public order3
8. Louthe Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Haynes Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
10. Oakley Drive (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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