Crime Rate in Swavesey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Swavesey

The total recorded crimes in Swavesey, South Cambridgeshire, UK in May 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Swavesey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gibraltar Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Rose And Crown Road with total crimes: 2
  • Boxworth End 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 May 2025 the Swavesey has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 5.98 ranking 22th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Swavesey)CrimesRank (Swavesey)CrimesRank (Swavesey)
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
Sawston47 9510 10475 10
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
Foxton8 26134 25121 24
Hardwick10 2491 26112 26

Swavesey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202510
March 20257
February 20255
January 20255
December 20246
November 202410
October 20242
September 20247
August 202411
July 20247
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
October 20245
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
September 20241
July 20244
June 20246

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

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 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

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Gibraltar Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Rose And Crown Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Boxworth End (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Ramper Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. High Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. School Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Long Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Carter'S Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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