Total Crime Rate
8.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Edinburgh Avenue area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Sawston , and the 22nd lowest crime rate of 498 local areas in South Cambridgeshire .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Edinburgh Avenue (CB22 3DP) in the last 12 months was 8.0 per 1,000 residents and was 79.2% lower than the Sawston average (38.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Edinburgh Avenue (CB22 3DP), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Tower Road, where police recorded 5 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Dale Way (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Sawston| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dale Way | Under investigation |
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