Crime in Balsham, South Cambridgeshire: statistics, rates and trends
98 crimes were recorded in Balsham, South Cambridgeshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 31.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Balsham, South Cambridgeshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Balsham, South Cambridgeshire
- Types of crime in Balsham, South Cambridgeshire
- Balsham, South Cambridgeshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Balsham, South Cambridgeshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Balsham, South Cambridgeshire
- Demographics of Balsham, South Cambridgeshire
- Questions about crime in Balsham, South Cambridgeshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (40), anti-social behaviour (15), burglary (10) and other theft (10) made up 77% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,732nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Balsham, South Cambridgeshire | South Cambridgeshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 98 | 10,190 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 31.5 | 59.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | +11% | -1% |
| Population | 3,115 | 172,544 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Balsham, South Cambridgeshire peaked in the year to August 2018 (103 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (69). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 98 | 31.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 88 | 28.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 69 | 22.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 80 | 25.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 69 | 22.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 98 | 31.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 88 | 28.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 83 | 26.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 103 | 33.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 10 |
| July 2026 | 7 |
| June 2026 | 11 |
| May 2026 | 4 |
| April 2026 | 7 |
| March 2026 | 11 |
| February 2026 | 11 |
| January 2026 | 7 |
| December 2025 | 6 |
| November 2025 | 11 |
| October 2025 | 4 |
| September 2025 | 9 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (62% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 30 to 40.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 | 12.8 | 34.2 | +33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 4.8 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 3.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 10 | 3.2 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 2.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 2.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Public order | 2 | 0.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Balsham, South Cambridgeshire.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Balsham, South Cambridgeshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linton | 427 | 56.6 | +80% |
| Fen Ditton & Fulbourn | 1,071 | 94.0 | +199% |
| Sawston | 312 | 41.6 | +32% |
| Duxford | 232 | 49.7 | +58% |
| Shelford | 269 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Milton & Waterbeach | 993 | 86.5 | +175% |
| Harston & Comberton | 517 | 46.6 | +48% |
| Histon & Impington | 934 | 79.2 | +152% |
The 10 locations below account for 61% of the crime recorded in Balsham, South Cambridgeshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “May'S Avenue” (13).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near May'S Avenue | 13 |
| On or near Hayter Close | 11 |
| On or near High Street | 8 |
| On or near Samworth Close | 7 |
| On or near Brinkley Road | 4 |
| On or near Six Mile Bottom Road | 4 |
| On or near The Causeway | 4 |
| On or near Dungate Lane | 3 |
| On or near Farriers Way | 3 |
| On or near Old House Road | 3 |
The latest recorded outcomes for the 83 crimes in Balsham, South Cambridgeshire with one. The 15 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 38 | 45.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 26 | 31.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 9 | 10.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 3.6% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 2.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
Balsham, South Cambridgeshire has an estimated population of 3,115 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (5.7%, against 23.3%), less private renting (8.7%, against 20.3%) and an older population (27%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Balsham, South Cambridgeshire average decile 7.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Balsham, South Cambridgeshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 44.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Balsham, South Cambridgeshire a safe place to live?
Balsham, South Cambridgeshire recorded 31.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,732nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Balsham, South Cambridgeshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 40 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (15).
Is crime in Balsham, South Cambridgeshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Balsham, South Cambridgeshire was up 11% on the year before: 98 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 88 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Balsham, South Cambridgeshire?
About 3,115 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Balsham, South Cambridgeshire?
Balsham, South Cambridgeshire is policed by Cambridgeshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.