Sawston Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 7,304 residents, 31 crimes were recorded in Sawston during April 2024, translating to a crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 people—45.5% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure places Sawston significantly among the safer areas in the UK, with its crime profile reflecting a balance of community-focused and isolated incidents. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 12 incidents (38.7% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (6 cases, 19.4%) and other theft (3 cases, 9.7%). These patterns align with the area’s character as a built-up district within South Cambridgeshire, where local interactions and seasonal rhythms may influence crime dynamics. April’s spring weather and the Easter period, which typically sees increased outdoor activity, likely contributed to the mix of incidents, though the overall volume remains low compared to national benchmarks. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.6 per 1,000, meaning Sawston’s rate is 38% lower, a disparity consistent with the area’s relatively stable community environment. Anti-social behaviour also fell 34% below the UK average, suggesting effective local policing or community engagement strategies. The absence of significant property crime spikes—despite the UK average for vehicle crime being 0.5 per 1,000—indicates that Sawston’s built-up nature may deter such incidents through higher visibility or residential density. These findings illustrate a community where interpersonal disputes and minor disturbances dominate, with no major spikes in theft or burglary that might indicate broader vulnerabilities.

April 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns compared to March, with anti-social behaviour increasing by 50% (4 to 6 incidents) and both drugs and theft from the person doubling from zero to one case each. These increases, though small in absolute terms, suggest emerging trends that warrant monitoring. Conversely, possession of weapons fell by 50% (2 to 1), as did public order and other crime incidents, indicating potential improvements in community safety or targeted interventions. The overall crime mix remained skewed toward violent and anti-social incidents, with property crimes (9 total) accounting for just 29% of all reported crimes—well below the UK average property crime proportion. This balance contrasts with the national trend, where property crime typically dominates. Violence and sexual offences, at 1.6 per 1,000, remained 38% below the UK average, a figure that may reflect the area’s lower population density or stronger social cohesion. The rise in drugs-related offences, though minimal, could hint at seasonal or transient factors linked to Easter and increased foot traffic in local areas. Residents might find the 1-in-236 monthly exposure figure (one crime per 236 residents) particularly useful for contextualising risk, though this remains exceptionally low compared to national averages. The absence of significant spikes in burglary or vehicle crime further reinforces the area’s stability, even as small fluctuations in anti-social behaviour and drugs-related incidents suggest the need for ongoing vigilance.

Sawston’s crime rate in April 2024 (4.2 per 1,000) marked an 8.8% decrease from March’s rate of 4.7 per 1,000, reflecting a slight but consistent decline in overall criminal activity. This reduction, though modest, aligns with the area’s historically low crime levels and may be influenced by seasonal factors such as the Easter break, which typically reduces opportunities for certain types of crime. On a daily basis, the 31 total crimes recorded over 30 days equate to approximately one crime per day—a figure that, while not negligible, is far below the national average and suggests a relatively safe environment for residents. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 236 residents provides a tangible measure of risk that underscores the area’s comparative safety. For context, a UK resident faces a significantly higher risk, with the national monthly exposure averaging roughly one crime for every 130 residents. This stark difference highlights Sawston’s position as a low-crime built-up area within South Cambridgeshire, where community policing and local engagement likely play a role in maintaining order. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that even the most common crime type—violence and sexual offences—occurs at a rate (1.6 per 1,000) that is 38% below the UK average, reinforcing the notion that Sawston’s crime profile is shaped by factors distinct from larger urban centres. While the 50% increase in anti-social behaviour and the emergence of drugs-related offences may signal minor challenges, the overall trajectory of declining crime rates and low exposure figures remains a positive indicator for the area’s residents.