Crime Rate in Sawston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sawston

The total recorded crimes in Sawston, South Cambridgeshire, UK in May 2025 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sawston crime rate of 7.13 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Sawston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stanley Webb Close with total crimes: 10
  • Tower Road with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area 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 May 2025 the Sawston has recorded 47 crimes with crime rate of 7.13 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sawston)CrimesRank (Sawston)CrimesRank (Sawston)
Milton & Waterbeach117 11,323 11,207 1
Harston & Comberton44 11993 2970 2
Histon & Impington88 2874 5800 5
Caxton & Papworth66 5818 6927 3
Fen Ditton & Fulbourn74 4977 3822 4
Cambourne84 3976 4766 6
Longstanton56 6597 8235 17
Melbourn46 10554 9624 7
Duxford51 7634 7503 9
Bar Hill25 18382 12527 8
The Mordens49 8439 11289 15
Linton29 16266 17331 11
Over & Willingham38 12352 15326 12
Cottenham35 13352 14313 13
Shelford34 14366 13292 14
Barrington29 15343 16283 16
Bassingbourn28 17227 18176 19
Caldecote17 20183 20180 18
Girton13 21201 19128 23
Whittlesford18 19172 21159 21
Gamlingay11 23149 23173 20
Balsham8 25146 24134 22
Swavesey12 22160 22119 25
Foxton8 26134 25121 24
Hardwick10 2491 26112 26

Sawston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 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 (28 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20248
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20247
June 20248

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20254
February 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 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
February 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20254
March 20258
February 20255
January 20255
December 20246
November 20243
October 202410
September 20242
August 202410
July 20245
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 250 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202512
March 202518
February 20254
January 202510
December 202413
November 202420
October 202422
September 202411
August 202428
July 202421
June 202448
May 202416

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
August 20242
May 20244

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20254
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20246
August 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
November 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Sawston in May 2025

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

1. Stanley Webb Close (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences10
2. Tower Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Lynton Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
5. Challis Close (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. St Mary'S Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. The Green Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Henry Morris Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
10. Dale Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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