The total recorded crimes in Balsham, South Cambridgeshire, UK in May 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Balsham crime rate of 99.63 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 May 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 May 2025 the Balsham has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 99.63 ranking 25th 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 | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Balsham) | Crimes | Rank (Balsham) | Crimes | Rank (Balsham) | |
| Milton & Waterbeach | 117 | 1 | 1,323 | 1 | 1,207 | 1 |
| Harston & Comberton | 44 | 11 | 993 | 2 | 970 | 2 |
| Histon & Impington | 88 | 2 | 874 | 5 | 800 | 5 |
| Caxton & Papworth | 66 | 5 | 818 | 6 | 927 | 3 |
| Fen Ditton & Fulbourn | 74 | 4 | 977 | 3 | 822 | 4 |
| Cambourne | 84 | 3 | 976 | 4 | 766 | 6 |
| Longstanton | 56 | 6 | 597 | 8 | 235 | 17 |
| Melbourn | 46 | 10 | 554 | 9 | 624 | 7 |
| Duxford | 51 | 7 | 634 | 7 | 503 | 9 |
| Bar Hill | 25 | 18 | 382 | 12 | 527 | 8 |
| The Mordens | 49 | 8 | 439 | 11 | 289 | 15 |
| Sawston | 47 | 9 | 510 | 10 | 475 | 10 |
| Linton | 29 | 16 | 266 | 17 | 331 | 11 |
| Over & Willingham | 38 | 12 | 352 | 15 | 326 | 12 |
| Cottenham | 35 | 13 | 352 | 14 | 313 | 13 |
| Shelford | 34 | 14 | 366 | 13 | 292 | 14 |
| Barrington | 29 | 15 | 343 | 16 | 283 | 16 |
| Bassingbourn | 28 | 17 | 227 | 18 | 176 | 19 |
| Caldecote | 17 | 20 | 183 | 20 | 180 | 18 |
| Girton | 13 | 21 | 201 | 19 | 128 | 23 |
| Whittlesford | 18 | 19 | 172 | 21 | 159 | 21 |
| Gamlingay | 11 | 23 | 149 | 23 | 173 | 20 |
| Swavesey | 12 | 22 | 160 | 22 | 119 | 25 |
| Foxton | 8 | 26 | 134 | 25 | 121 | 24 |
| Hardwick | 10 | 24 | 91 | 26 | 112 | 26 |
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).
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).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 7 |
| April 2025 | 8 |
| March 2025 | 8 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 14 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 5 |
| October 2024 | 4 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 4 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 3 |
| December 2024 | 7 |
| November 2024 | 6 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 6 |
| March 2025 | 4 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
| January 2025 | 3 |
| December 2024 | 3 |
| November 2024 | 4 |
A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 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 |
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 3 |
| November 2024 | 7 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 4 |
| December 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Balsham postcode area is presented below.