Crime Rate in Bassenhally: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bassenhally

The total recorded crimes in Bassenhally, Fenland, UK in July 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bassenhally crime rate of 3.42 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Bassenhally, encompassing approximately 7,010 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bassenhally Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Sorrel Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Cowslip Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Bassenhally?

To understand the safety of Bassenhally, we need to analyze Bassenhally crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Fenland:

    • In 2024, Bassenhally demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Fenland average, with 392 crimes compared to 427.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Bassenhally witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 23 other areas in the Fenland.

    • In 2023, Bassenhally had fewer crimes than the Fenland average, with 338 crimes compared to 389. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Bassenhally witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 23 other areas in the Fenland.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Fenland, Bassenhally has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Bassenhally Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Bassenhally has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 3.42 ranking 15th out of 23 in the Fenland, UK

In 2024, the total Bassenhally crimes were 392. The crime rate of Bassenhally in 2024 was 55.92 (year) or 4.66 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Fenland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bassenhally were around 338 crimes with yearly crime rate of 48.21 (year) or 4.02 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Fenland.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bassenhally)CrimesRank (Bassenhally)CrimesRank (Bassenhally)
Medworth121 11,488 11,345 1
March North98 2954 2823 2
Octavia Hill75 3879 3713 3
March East66 4681 4687 4
March West63 5657 5664 5
Waterlees Village40 10465 9531 6
Peckover26 13510 6399 9
Slade Lode46 6303 12167 20
Clarkson44 8486 8501 7
Elm & Christchurch40 9493 7337 12
Doddington & Wimblington44 7287 14223 16
Roman Bank37 11427 10453 8
Parson Drove & Wisbech St Mary22 17297 13340 10
Manea28 12159 22131 21
Benwick, Coates & Eastrea23 16190 19262 13
St Andrews20 18287 15245 14
Lattersey24 14171 20202 17
Staithe18 21243 16243 15
Stonald12 22224 17187 18
Kirkgate20 19198 18185 19
Wenneye19 20167 21116 23
The Mills6 24155 23128 22
Birch10 23124 24106 24

Bassenhally Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202527
May 202513
April 202517
March 20257
February 20257
January 202513
December 202415
November 20248
October 202418
September 20245
August 202417

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
February 20253
January 20257
December 20241
November 20246
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20253
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20247
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 202514
May 20257
April 20254
March 20258
February 20255
January 20255
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
August 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Bassenhally in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bassenhally postcode area is presented below.

1. Sorrel Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
3. Cowslip Close (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Crescent Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
6. Cornflower Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Foxglove Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Violet Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Moreton Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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