Crime Rate in Balsham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Balsham

The total recorded crimes in Balsham, South Cambridgeshire, UK in March 2025 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Balsham crime rate of 211.71 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 Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Balsham Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Green with total crimes: 3
  • The Common with total crimes: 3
  • West Wratting Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Balsham?

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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.

Balsham Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Balsham has recorded 17 crimes with crime rate of 211.71 ranking 19th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Cambridgeshire)CrimesRank (South Cambridgeshire)CrimesRank (South Cambridgeshire)
Milton & Waterbeach113 11,323 11,207 1
Harston & Comberton77 4993 2970 2
Cambourne94 2976 4766 6
Caxton & Papworth45 9818 6927 3
Fen Ditton & Fulbourn83 3977 3822 4
Histon & Impington62 5874 5800 5
The Mordens58 6439 11289 15
Melbourn52 8554 9624 7
Duxford20 16634 7503 9
Bar Hill53 7382 12527 8
Longstanton30 11597 8235 17
Sawston41 10510 10475 10
Linton26 12266 17331 11
Over & Willingham24 14352 15326 12
Cottenham15 21352 14313 13
Shelford25 13366 13292 14
Gamlingay23 15149 23173 20
Barrington13 23343 16283 16
Whittlesford18 17172 21159 21
Caldecote14 22183 20180 18
Bassingbourn15 20227 18176 19
Girton18 18201 19128 23
Swavesey12 24160 22119 25
Foxton7 25134 25121 24
Hardwick6 2691 26112 26

Balsham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (8 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
June 20246
April 20243

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20252
January 202514
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20247
November 20246
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
December 20243
June 20248

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20247
September 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243

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

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Balsham in March 2025

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

1. The Green (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. The Common (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
3. West Wratting Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
4. Six Mile Bottom Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Streetly End (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
6. High Street (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Home Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bartons Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Paddock Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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