Sawston Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

June 2024 marked a marked upward trend in Sawston's crime rate, rising to 4.4 per 1,000 residents from 3.0 per 1,000 in May. Despite this increase, the area's overall crime rate remains 46.3% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, highlighting a consistently safer profile compared to national benchmarks. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 50% of all incidents, followed by criminal damage and arson (12.5%) and anti-social behaviour (12.5%). This pattern suggests a focus on interpersonal conflicts and property-related incidents, with violent crime rates remaining 20% below the UK average for this category. The seasonal context of June, as the start of summer, may have influenced these trends, potentially increasing social interactions in public spaces and affecting local dynamics. The low levels of burglary (3.1% of total crimes) and drug-related offences (3.1%) further contrast with the UK averages, indicating a community with relatively low exposure to these crime types. While the surge in anti-social behaviour and public order offences raises questions about local tensions, the overall safety profile of Sawston remains distinct from the UK average, suggesting a combination of geographic factors and community characteristics that contribute to its lower crime rates.

June 2024 saw dramatic shifts in crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour surging by 300% (from 1 to 4 incidents) and public order offences doubling (from 1 to 3). These increases, though stark, occurred against a backdrop of overall crime remaining 46.3% below the UK average. Violent crimes, which accounted for 50% of all incidents, were 20% below the UK average for this category. Criminal damage and arson rose by 100% to four incidents, a figure that aligns with the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. Meanwhile, drug-related crimes fell by 50%, from two to one incident, a drop that may reflect seasonal changes in local activity. The breakdown reveals a stark contrast between property crimes (5 total) and violent offences (16 total), underscoring a shift in the crime mix towards more interpersonal incidents.

Sawston's crime rate in June 2024 rose to 4.4 per 1,000 residents from 3.0 per 1,000 in May, marking a 45.5% increase. This shift, though notable, still places the area 46.3% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. Daily crime statistics show an average of one reported crime per day in June, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 7,304 residents. Over the course of the month, this equates to one reported crime for every 228 residents, a metric that contextualises the scale of incidents within the local community. Comparing this to the previous month, the increase suggests a seasonal fluctuation, possibly linked to the start of summer when outdoor activity and tourism may heighten interactions in public spaces. However, the overall rate remains significantly lower than national averages, indicating that Sawston continues to experience a crime profile far below the typical urban experience.