The total recorded crimes in Balsham, South Cambridgeshire, UK in July 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Balsham crime rate of 373.60 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 Balsham, encompassing approximately 80 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Balsham, we need to analyze Balsham crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to South Cambridgeshire:
In 2024, Balsham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Cambridgeshire average, with 146 crimes compared to 470.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Balsham recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 25 other areas in the South Cambridgeshire.
In 2023, Balsham had fewer crimes than the South Cambridgeshire average, with 134 crimes compared to 423. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Balsham recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 25 other areas in the South Cambridgeshire.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in South Cambridgeshire, Balsham has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.
In July 2025 the Balsham has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 373.60 ranking 14th out of 25 in the South Cambridgeshire, UK
In 2024, the total Balsham crimes were 146. The crime rate of Balsham in 2024 was 1818.18 (year) or 151.52 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the South Cambridgeshire.
In 2023, the total crimes in Balsham were around 134 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1668.74 (year) or 139.06 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the South Cambridgeshire.
| Area | July 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Balsham) | Crimes | Rank (Balsham) | Crimes | Rank (Balsham) | |
| Milton & Waterbeach | 109 | 1 | 1,323 | 1 | 1,207 | 1 |
| Harston & Comberton | 64 | 7 | 993 | 2 | 970 | 2 |
| Fen Ditton & Fulbourn | 88 | 2 | 977 | 3 | 822 | 4 |
| Caxton & Papworth | 86 | 4 | 818 | 6 | 927 | 3 |
| Histon & Impington | 86 | 3 | 874 | 5 | 800 | 5 |
| Cambourne | 84 | 5 | 976 | 4 | 766 | 6 |
| Barrington | 76 | 6 | 343 | 16 | 283 | 16 |
| Melbourn | 37 | 13 | 554 | 9 | 624 | 7 |
| Duxford | 40 | 10 | 634 | 7 | 503 | 9 |
| Bar Hill | 25 | 18 | 382 | 12 | 527 | 8 |
| Longstanton | 53 | 8 | 597 | 8 | 235 | 17 |
| Sawston | 45 | 9 | 510 | 10 | 475 | 10 |
| Linton | 27 | 17 | 266 | 17 | 331 | 11 |
| The Mordens | 28 | 16 | 439 | 11 | 289 | 15 |
| Cottenham | 39 | 11 | 352 | 14 | 313 | 13 |
| Over & Willingham | 38 | 12 | 352 | 15 | 326 | 12 |
| Shelford | 29 | 15 | 366 | 13 | 292 | 14 |
| Caldecote | 15 | 21 | 183 | 20 | 180 | 18 |
| Bassingbourn | 22 | 19 | 227 | 18 | 176 | 19 |
| Girton | 14 | 23 | 201 | 19 | 128 | 23 |
| Gamlingay | 13 | 24 | 149 | 23 | 173 | 20 |
| Swavesey | 16 | 20 | 160 | 22 | 119 | 25 |
| Whittlesford | 14 | 22 | 172 | 21 | 159 | 21 |
| Foxton | 9 | 26 | 134 | 25 | 121 | 24 |
| Hardwick | 11 | 25 | 91 | 26 | 112 | 26 |
July 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.
During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (3 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (6 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).
December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).
In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 23 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 2 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 7 |
| April 2025 | 8 |
| March 2025 | 8 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 14 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 5 |
| October 2024 | 4 |
A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| November 2024 | 7 |
A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 3 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 4 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 3 |
| December 2024 | 7 |
| November 2024 | 6 |
A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 6 |
| March 2025 | 4 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
| January 2025 | 3 |
| December 2024 | 3 |
| November 2024 | 4 |
A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 4 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
| December 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 4 |
| December 2024 | 3 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Balsham postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Total | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Total | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |