Crime Rate in Sawston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sawston

The total recorded crimes in Sawston, South Cambridgeshire, UK in March 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sawston crime rate of 6.22 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Sawston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lynton Way with total crimes: 12
  • The Green Road with total crimes: 6
  • Roe'S Close with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Sawston has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 6.22 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Cambridgeshire)CrimesRank (South Cambridgeshire)CrimesRank (South Cambridgeshire)
Milton & Waterbeach113 11,323 11,207 1
Harston & Comberton77 4993 2970 2
Cambourne94 2976 4766 6
Caxton & Papworth45 9818 6927 3
Fen Ditton & Fulbourn83 3977 3822 4
Histon & Impington62 5874 5800 5
The Mordens58 6439 11289 15
Melbourn52 8554 9624 7
Duxford20 16634 7503 9
Bar Hill53 7382 12527 8
Longstanton30 11597 8235 17
Linton26 12266 17331 11
Over & Willingham24 14352 15326 12
Cottenham15 21352 14313 13
Shelford25 13366 13292 14
Gamlingay23 15149 23173 20
Barrington13 23343 16283 16
Whittlesford18 17172 21159 21
Caldecote14 22183 20180 18
Bassingbourn15 20227 18176 19
Girton18 18201 19128 23
Balsham17 19146 24134 22
Swavesey12 24160 22119 25
Foxton7 25134 25121 24
Hardwick6 2691 26112 26

Sawston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 231 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
April 20246

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20248
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20247
June 20248
April 20244

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20244
April 20242

High Crime Locations Sawston in March 2025

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

1. Lynton Way (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
2. The Green Road (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Roe'S Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
4. Joyce'S Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other crime1
5. St Mary'S Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Sainfoin Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. White Field Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. John'S Acre (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
10. Vicarage Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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