Crime Rate in Swavesey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Swavesey

The total recorded crimes in Swavesey, South Cambridgeshire, UK in March 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Swavesey crime rate of 5.98 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Swavesey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitton Close with total crimes: 4
  • Long Road with total crimes: 2
  • Gale 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Swavesey has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 5.98 ranking 24th 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.

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
Sawston41 10510 10475 10
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
Foxton7 25134 25121 24
Hardwick6 2691 26112 26

Swavesey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Bicycle theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
September 20241
July 20244
June 20246
April 20241

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
January 20255
December 20246
November 202410
October 20242
September 20247
August 202411
July 20247
June 20246
May 20247
April 20246

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
October 20245
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

High Crime Locations Swavesey in March 2025

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

1. Whitton Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Long Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Gale Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Boxworth End (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
5. Greenside Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Whitegate Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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