Crime Rate in Sawston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sawston

The total recorded crimes in Sawston, South Cambridgeshire, UK in July 2025 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sawston crime rate of 6.82 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 Sawston, encompassing approximately 6,594 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (9.52% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Sawston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sainfoin Close with total crimes: 6
  • Lynton Way with total crimes: 6
  • Tower Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Sawston?

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

  • Relative to South Cambridgeshire:

    • In 2024, Sawston reported a higher crime volume than the South Cambridgeshire average, with 510 crimes compared to 470. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Sawston witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 25 other areas in the South Cambridgeshire.

    • In 2023, Sawston experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Cambridgeshire average, with 475 crimes compared to 423. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Sawston witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 25 other areas in the South Cambridgeshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Cambridgeshire, Sawston has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Sawston Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Sawston has recorded 45 crimes with crime rate of 6.82 ranking 9th out of 25 in the South Cambridgeshire, UK

In 2024, the total Sawston crimes were 510. The crime rate of Sawston in 2024 was 77.34 (year) or 6.45 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the South Cambridgeshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sawston were around 475 crimes with yearly crime rate of 72.04 (year) or 6.00 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the South Cambridgeshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sawston)CrimesRank (Sawston)CrimesRank (Sawston)
Milton & Waterbeach109 11,323 11,207 1
Harston & Comberton64 7993 2970 2
Fen Ditton & Fulbourn88 2977 3822 4
Caxton & Papworth86 4818 6927 3
Histon & Impington86 3874 5800 5
Cambourne84 5976 4766 6
Barrington76 6343 16283 16
Melbourn37 13554 9624 7
Duxford40 10634 7503 9
Bar Hill25 18382 12527 8
Longstanton53 8597 8235 17
Linton27 17266 17331 11
The Mordens28 16439 11289 15
Cottenham39 11352 14313 13
Over & Willingham38 12352 15326 12
Shelford29 15366 13292 14
Balsham30 14146 24134 22
Caldecote15 21183 20180 18
Bassingbourn22 19227 18176 19
Girton14 23201 19128 23
Gamlingay13 24149 23173 20
Swavesey16 20160 22119 25
Whittlesford14 22172 21159 21
Foxton9 26134 25121 24
Hardwick11 2591 26112 26

Sawston 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 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241

A total of 170 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202521
May 202527
April 202512
March 202518
February 20254
January 202510
December 202413
November 202420
October 202422

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20248
October 20242

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202515
May 202510
April 20254
March 20258
February 20255
January 20255
December 20246
November 20243
October 202410

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
October 20242

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20254
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20255
May 20252
March 20254
February 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
November 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Sawston in July 2025

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

1. Sainfoin Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Lynton Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Tower Road (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime4
4. Stanley Webb Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. John'S Acre (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
6. Orchard Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Plantation Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. The Green Road (Map)
Total2
Theft from the person2
9. Sunderland Avenue (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
10. Chapelfield Way (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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