Crime in Sawston, South Cambridgeshire: statistics, rates and trends
314 crimes were recorded in Sawston, South Cambridgeshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 41.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Sawston, South Cambridgeshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Sawston, South Cambridgeshire
- Types of crime in Sawston, South Cambridgeshire
- Sawston, South Cambridgeshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Sawston, South Cambridgeshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sawston, South Cambridgeshire
- Population and deprivation in Sawston, South Cambridgeshire
- Questions about crime in Sawston, South Cambridgeshire
- About this data
314 crimes were recorded in Sawston, South Cambridgeshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 41.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 142 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Sawston, South Cambridgeshire has the 3,372nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Sawston, South Cambridgeshire | South Cambridgeshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 314 | 10,068 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 41.9 | 58.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +10% | -1% |
| Population | 7,500 | 172,544 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Sawston, South Cambridgeshire was highest in the year to July 2023 (399 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (258). Over the whole period it rose 6%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 314 | 41.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 310 | 41.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 344 | 45.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 399 | 53.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 330 | 44.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 334 | 44.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 305 | 40.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 258 | 34.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 297 | 39.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 19 |
| June 2026 | 25 |
| May 2026 | 34 |
| April 2026 | 23 |
| March 2026 | 17 |
| February 2026 | 16 |
| January 2026 | 25 |
| December 2025 | 24 |
| November 2025 | 39 |
| October 2025 | 45 |
| September 2025 | 22 |
| August 2025 | 25 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Sawston, South Cambridgeshire over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 142 | 18.9 | 0.55 | +0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 58 | 7.7 | 0.50 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 3.9 | 0.57 | +21% |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.9 | 0.53 | +8% |
| Other theft | 13 | 1.7 | 0.27 | -32% |
| Public order | 13 | 1.7 | 0.26 | -24% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.6 | 0.32 | +71% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.5 | 0.45 | +83% |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.3 | 0.63 | -29% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.7 | 0.69 | +25% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.32 | -60% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.20 | +100% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.3 | 0.03 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Sawston, South Cambridgeshire
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Sawston, South Cambridgeshire recorded 142 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 45.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Sawston, South Cambridgeshire
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Sawston, South Cambridgeshire recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 18.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Sawston, South Cambridgeshire
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Sawston, South Cambridgeshire recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Sawston, South Cambridgeshire
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Sawston, South Cambridgeshire recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Sawston, South Cambridgeshire
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Sawston, South Cambridgeshire recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Sawston, South Cambridgeshire
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Sawston, South Cambridgeshire recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Sawston, South Cambridgeshire
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Sawston, South Cambridgeshire recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Sawston, South Cambridgeshire
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Sawston, South Cambridgeshire recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Sawston, South Cambridgeshire
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Sawston, South Cambridgeshire recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Sawston, South Cambridgeshire
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Sawston, South Cambridgeshire recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Sawston, South Cambridgeshire
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Sawston, South Cambridgeshire recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Sawston, South Cambridgeshire
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Sawston, South Cambridgeshire recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Sawston, South Cambridgeshire
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Sawston, South Cambridgeshire recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Sawston, South Cambridgeshire
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Sawston, South Cambridgeshire recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Sawston, South Cambridgeshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Sawston, South Cambridgeshire.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sawston, South Cambridgeshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duxford | 226 | 48.4 | +16% |
| Shelford | 277 | 35.3 | -16% |
| Fen Ditton & Fulbourn | 1,037 | 91.0 | +117% |
| Linton | 431 | 57.2 | +37% |
| Harston & Comberton | 511 | 46.0 | +10% |
| Balsham | 93 | 29.9 | -29% |
| Melbourn | 546 | 52.5 | +25% |
| Barrington | 188 | 45.8 | +9% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Sawston, South Cambridgeshire over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near New Road | 21 |
| On or near North Terrace | 16 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 16 |
| On or near Selsingen Way | 14 |
| On or near Stanley Webb Close | 14 |
| On or near Lynton Way | 13 |
| On or near Henry Morris Road | 11 |
| On or near John'S Acre | 11 |
| On or near Plantation Road | 10 |
| On or near The Green Road | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Sawston, South Cambridgeshire over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 134 | 42.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 66 | 21.0% |
| Not recorded | 58 | 18.5% |
| Under investigation | 21 | 6.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 4.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 2.2% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 2.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Sawston, South Cambridgeshire has an estimated population of 7,500. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Sawston, South Cambridgeshire sits in decile 8.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Sawston, South Cambridgeshire |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.8% |
| Social rented homes | 19.6% |
| Private rented homes | 11.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 |
Is Sawston, South Cambridgeshire a safe place to live?
Sawston, South Cambridgeshire recorded 41.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Sawston, South Cambridgeshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 142 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (58).
Is crime in Sawston, South Cambridgeshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sawston, South Cambridgeshire was up 1% on the year before: 314 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 310 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Sawston, South Cambridgeshire?
Sawston, South Cambridgeshire is policed by Cambridgeshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Sawston, South Cambridgeshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.