Total Crime Rate
29.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Church Lane area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Sawston , and the 168th 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 Church Lane (CB22 3JR) in the last 12 months was 29.1 per 1,000 residents and was 24.4% 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 Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -72.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -57.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Church Lane (CB22 3JR), the main crime hotspot is near The Green Road. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Sawston| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dale Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St Mary'S Road | Under investigation |
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