Crime Rate in Swavesey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Swavesey

The total recorded crimes in Swavesey, South Cambridgeshire, UK in July 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Swavesey crime rate of 7.97 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 Swavesey, encompassing approximately 2,006 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Swavesey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ramper Road with total crimes: 5
  • Priory Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Whitton Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Swavesey?

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

  • Relative to South Cambridgeshire:

    • In 2024, Swavesey demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Cambridgeshire average, with 160 crimes compared to 470.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Swavesey recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 25 other areas in the South Cambridgeshire.

    • In 2023, Swavesey had fewer crimes than the South Cambridgeshire average, with 119 crimes compared to 423. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Swavesey recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 25 other areas in the South Cambridgeshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Cambridgeshire, Swavesey has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Swavesey Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Swavesey has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 7.97 ranking 20th out of 25 in the South Cambridgeshire, UK

In 2024, the total Swavesey crimes were 160. The crime rate of Swavesey in 2024 was 79.73 (year) or 6.64 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the South Cambridgeshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Swavesey were around 119 crimes with yearly crime rate of 59.30 (year) or 4.94 (month) ranking 25 most dangerous area in the South Cambridgeshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Swavesey)CrimesRank (Swavesey)CrimesRank (Swavesey)
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
Sawston45 9510 10475 10
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
Whittlesford14 22172 21159 21
Foxton9 26134 25121 24
Hardwick11 2591 26112 26

Swavesey 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 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

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

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20242

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 20256
April 202510
March 20257
February 20255
January 20255
December 20246
November 202410
October 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20251

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

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
December 20241
October 20242

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
October 20245

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

MonthCount
June 20251

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

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Swavesey in July 2025

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

1. Ramper Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
2. Priory Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
3. Whitton Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Over Road (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1
5. Hobbledodds Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. School Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Whitegate Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Gale Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Gibraltar Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Boxworth End (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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