Crime in Balsham, South Cambridgeshire: statistics, rates and trends

93 crimes were recorded in Balsham, South Cambridgeshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 29.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 35 reports (38% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Balsham, South Cambridgeshire has the 3,769th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Balsham, South Cambridgeshire was highest in the year to July 2018 (102 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (67). Over the whole period it fell 9%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Balsham, South Cambridgeshire over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it.

Violence and sexual offences in Balsham, South Cambridgeshire

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Balsham, South Cambridgeshire recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 37.6% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Balsham, South Cambridgeshire

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Balsham, South Cambridgeshire recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 14.0% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Balsham, South Cambridgeshire

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Balsham, South Cambridgeshire recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 11.8% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Balsham, South Cambridgeshire

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Balsham, South Cambridgeshire recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 11.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Balsham, South Cambridgeshire

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Balsham, South Cambridgeshire recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Balsham, South Cambridgeshire

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Balsham, South Cambridgeshire recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 600% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Balsham, South Cambridgeshire

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Balsham, South Cambridgeshire recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Balsham, South Cambridgeshire

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Balsham, South Cambridgeshire recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Balsham, South Cambridgeshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Balsham, South Cambridgeshire.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Balsham, South Cambridgeshire over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Balsham, South Cambridgeshire over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Balsham, South Cambridgeshire has an estimated population of 3,115. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Balsham, South Cambridgeshire sits in decile 7.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Balsham, South Cambridgeshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.