Crime Rate in Bassingbourn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bassingbourn

The total recorded crimes in Bassingbourn, South Cambridgeshire, UK in May 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bassingbourn crime rate of 24.36 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 Bassingbourn, encompassing approximately 1,149 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Bassingbourn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elm Tree Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Bassingbourn Road with total crimes: 3
  • Brook Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Bassingbourn?

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

  • Relative to South Cambridgeshire:

    • In 2024, Bassingbourn demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Cambridgeshire average, with 227 crimes compared to 470.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bassingbourn recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 25 other areas in the South Cambridgeshire.

    • In 2023, Bassingbourn had fewer crimes than the South Cambridgeshire average, with 176 crimes compared to 423. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bassingbourn recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 25 other areas in the South Cambridgeshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Cambridgeshire, Bassingbourn has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Bassingbourn Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bassingbourn has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 24.36 ranking 17th out of 25 in the South Cambridgeshire, UK

In 2024, the total Bassingbourn crimes were 227. The crime rate of Bassingbourn in 2024 was 197.53 (year) or 16.46 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the South Cambridgeshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bassingbourn were around 176 crimes with yearly crime rate of 153.15 (year) or 12.76 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the South Cambridgeshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bassingbourn)CrimesRank (Bassingbourn)CrimesRank (Bassingbourn)
Milton & Waterbeach117 11,323 11,207 1
Harston & Comberton44 11993 2970 2
Histon & Impington88 2874 5800 5
Caxton & Papworth66 5818 6927 3
Fen Ditton & Fulbourn74 4977 3822 4
Cambourne84 3976 4766 6
Longstanton56 6597 8235 17
Melbourn46 10554 9624 7
Duxford51 7634 7503 9
Bar Hill25 18382 12527 8
The Mordens49 8439 11289 15
Sawston47 9510 10475 10
Linton29 16266 17331 11
Over & Willingham38 12352 15326 12
Cottenham35 13352 14313 13
Shelford34 14366 13292 14
Barrington29 15343 16283 16
Caldecote17 20183 20180 18
Girton13 21201 19128 23
Whittlesford18 19172 21159 21
Gamlingay11 23149 23173 20
Balsham8 25146 24134 22
Swavesey12 22160 22119 25
Foxton8 26134 25121 24
Hardwick10 2491 26112 26

Bassingbourn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (22 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 202418
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20247

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20254
March 20256
February 20258
January 20259
December 202414
November 20247
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
August 20245
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
October 20243
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 202422
May 20243

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242
May 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
September 20247
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244

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

MonthCount
September 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Bassingbourn in May 2025

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

1. Elm Tree Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1
2. Bassingbourn Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Brook Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. High Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Swinnell Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Playles Yard (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Pepper Close (Map)
Total1
Robbery1
8. Robinson Gardens (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Orchard Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Canberra Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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