Crime Rate in Bassenhally: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bassenhally

The total recorded crimes in Bassenhally, Fenland, UK in May 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bassenhally crime rate of 4.14 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Bassenhally Crime Hotspots

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

  • Windmill Street with total crimes: 6
  • Crescent Road with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Bassenhally has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 4.14 ranking 11th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bassenhally)CrimesRank (Bassenhally)CrimesRank (Bassenhally)
Medworth116 11,488 11,345 1
March North71 3954 2823 2
Octavia Hill78 2879 3713 3
March East52 5681 4687 4
March West63 4657 5664 5
Waterlees Village31 9465 9531 6
Peckover39 6510 6399 9
Clarkson34 8486 8501 7
Elm & Christchurch36 7493 7337 12
Roman Bank28 13427 10453 8
Parson Drove & Wisbech St Mary24 17297 13340 10
Lattersey31 10171 20202 17
Slade Lode27 15303 12167 20
St Andrews29 12287 15245 14
Benwick, Coates & Eastrea18 18190 19262 13
Doddington & Wimblington27 14287 14223 16
Staithe13 22243 16243 15
Stonald24 16224 17187 18
Kirkgate14 20198 18185 19
The Mills16 19155 23128 22
Manea11 23159 22131 21
Wenneye13 21167 21116 23
Birch9 24124 24106 24

Bassenhally Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 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 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 175 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202517
March 20257
February 20257
January 202513
December 202415
November 20248
October 202418
September 20245
August 202417
July 202415
June 202428
May 202412

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20247
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
February 20253
January 20257
December 20241
November 20246
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
October 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Bassenhally in May 2025

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

1. Windmill Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Crescent Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Coronation Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Cornflower Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Cowslip Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Sorrel Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Violet Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Lady Smith Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Constable Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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