Crime Rate in Sawtry: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sawtry

The total recorded crimes in Sawtry, Huntingdonshire, UK in May 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sawtry crime rate of 8.01 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-73.68% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Sawtry Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Maltings with total crimes: 6
  • Glatton Ways with total crimes: 3
  • Greenways with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Sawtry has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 8.01 ranking 15th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sawtry)CrimesRank (Sawtry)CrimesRank (Sawtry)
Huntingdon North277 12,704 12,261 1
St Neots Eynesbury101 21,279 21,025 2
Yaxley82 5772 6817 3
Ramsey92 3995 3798 4
The Stukeleys77 7915 4605 8
St Neots Eatons91 4642 8765 5
St Ives South63 8800 5724 6
Brampton77 6703 7712 7
St Neots East46 9291 19202 20
St Neots Priory Park & Little Paxton33 17493 14519 10
Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots40 13610 10438 15
Kimbolton43 10320 17332 16
Hemingford Grey & Houghton36 14556 12491 11
Fenstanton33 16578 11472 12
Holywell-cum-Needingworth42 11477 15299 17
Huntingdon East42 12523 13467 13
Warboys28 18370 16464 14
St Ives East18 20295 18287 18
Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley23 19289 20261 19
Buckden15 22171 21165 21
Alconbury15 21142 23152 23
Great Staughton14 23161 22158 22
Somersham7 25109 26149 24
Great Paxton5 26122 24101 26
St Ives West11 24112 25132 25

Sawtry Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Possession of weapons was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (32 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 262 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202516
March 202523
February 202518
January 202521
December 20247
November 202425
October 202421
September 202426
August 202411
July 202421
June 202432
May 202427

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20249
October 20244
August 20245
June 202412
May 20241

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20256
February 20254
January 20257
December 20241
November 20246
August 20246
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254
December 20245
November 20247
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
July 20246

A total of 109 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202519
March 20256
February 20256
January 20253
December 20242
November 202414
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 202432
May 20248

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20258
February 20257
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
September 20248
August 20246
July 20244

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20257
October 20246
July 20243
May 20243

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. The Maltings (Map)
Total6
Other crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Glatton Ways (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Greenways (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
4. Farm Close (Map)
Total3
Public order3
5. High Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Toll Bar Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
8. Park Road (Map)
Total1
Robbery1
9. Barrett Court (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Middlefield Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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