Sawston Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For an area of 7,304 residents, the 16 crimes recorded in April 2025 translate to a crime rate of 2.2 per 1,000 — 71.4% below the UK average of 7.7. This stark contrast highlights Sawston’s relatively low crime profile compared to national trends. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (8 cases, 50% of total), followed by drugs (2 cases) and anti-social behaviour (2 cases). These figures suggest a focus on interpersonal conflicts and substance-related incidents, which may be influenced by seasonal factors. April’s Easter holidays and spring weather likely contributed to increased outdoor activity, potentially affecting crime patterns. The area’s low property crime rate (3 total) further underscores its safety profile, with burglary, vehicle crime, and criminal damage all significantly below UK averages. While the overall rate is encouraging, the prominence of violent crimes raises questions about local dynamics from this data alone. The relatively small population size means even modest absolute numbers can be proportionally significant, requiring careful contextualisation.

April saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with drug-related offences doubling from 1 to 2 cases — a 100% increase — and vehicle crime emerging for the first time this month. This contrasts with sharp declines in anti-social behaviour (-66.7%) and criminal damage (-50%), suggesting changing priorities or interventions in community policing. Violence and sexual offences, though down from 13 to 8 cases (-38.5%), remain the dominant category, accounting for 50% of all crimes. This category’s rate (1.1 per 1,000) is 58% below the UK average, a striking anomaly that may reflect Sawston’s demographic or policing focus. The absence of property crime spikes despite the Easter period is noteworthy, with burglary, vehicle crime, and criminal damage all remaining well below national benchmarks. For residents, the 100% rise in drug-related crimes offers a specific data point to consider, though the absolute numbers remain low in context.

The crime rate in April 2025 (2.2 per 1,000) represents a 46.7% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.1, reflecting a significant downward trend. On a daily basis, the 16 crimes reported over 30 days equate to roughly 1 crime per day — a manageable frequency for a community of 7,304 residents. When scaled to population size, the monthly exposure rate of 1 crime per 457 residents illustrates the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. This figure is particularly meaningful for local residents, as it contextualises the low likelihood of personal involvement in crime. The stark contrast to the UK average (7.7 per 1,000) underscores Sawston’s exceptional safety record, though the dominance of violent crimes suggests targeted local challenges. The previous month’s higher rate may have been influenced by transient factors, such as temporary spikes in anti-social behaviour or seasonal events, which appear to have abated in April. These comparative metrics offer a nuanced view of Sawston’s crime profile, balancing absolute numbers with population-relative context.