Crime in bassingbourn, south cambridgeshire
Comprehensive safety analysis for bassingbourn, localized within south cambridgeshire.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Bassingbourn Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3Anti-social behaviour: 1Possession of weapons: 1 | 5 |
| On or near New Close Map | Anti-social behaviour: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Abington Road Map | Criminal damage and arson: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Royston Road Map | Public order: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Swinnell Close Map | Other theft: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Abbotts Close Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Brook Road Map | Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Poplar Farm Close Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 1 |
| On or near The Fillance Map | Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Tower Close Map | Vehicle crime: 1 | 1 |
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Local Priorities
Following our last community meeting held on 12 March the priorities set for the next three months are:
- Knife crime focused on youths suspected to be carrying weapons in South Cambs
- Youth ASB in Orchard Park and surrounding area
Issued: 26 Mar 2026
Following our community meeting held in December 2025 the priorities set for the next quarter are:
•Knife crime focusing on youths suspected to be carrying.
•Youth ASB In Cambourne and Guided Busway.
Issued: 10 Dec 2025
Status Update
Knife crime focusing on youths suspected to be carrying.
- We’ve made arrests for possession of knives and continue to run Operation Guardian, which targets habitual knife carriers. We are also carrying out ongoing engagement with local schools, delivering education sessions and working closely with staff and safeguarding teams.
Youth ASB In Cambourne and Guided Busway.
- High visibility patrols carried out around Cambourne and anti-social behaviour calls reduced as a result. One young person arrested for violence offence who is believed to be one a larger group committing the anti-social behaviour. Bail conditions have been put in place.
- Guided Busway patrols to prevent anti-social driving
Actioned: 26 Mar 2026
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Cottenham Library, 12 Margett Street, Cottenham CB24 8QY
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5:00 PM — 7:00 PM
Coop East of England, Cambridge North Train Station
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