Crime in Bassingbourn, South Cambridgeshire: statistics, rates and trends
270 crimes were recorded in Bassingbourn, South Cambridgeshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 74.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 25% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bassingbourn, South Cambridgeshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Bassingbourn, South Cambridgeshire
- Types of crime in Bassingbourn, South Cambridgeshire
- Bassingbourn, South Cambridgeshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bassingbourn, South Cambridgeshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bassingbourn, South Cambridgeshire
- Demographics of Bassingbourn, South Cambridgeshire
- Questions about crime in Bassingbourn, South Cambridgeshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (116), anti-social behaviour (68) and criminal damage and arson (24) made up 77% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,055th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Bassingbourn, South Cambridgeshire | South Cambridgeshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 270 | 10,190 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 74.2 | 59.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +25% | +11% | -1% |
| Population | 3,639 | 172,544 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Bassingbourn, South Cambridgeshire of any year here (270 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 72%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 270 | 74.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 216 | 59.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 184 | 50.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 170 | 46.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 146 | 40.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 164 | 45.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 177 | 48.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 165 | 45.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 157 | 43.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 29 |
| July 2026 | 18 |
| June 2026 | 10 |
| May 2026 | 27 |
| April 2026 | 33 |
| March 2026 | 29 |
| February 2026 | 11 |
| January 2026 | 19 |
| December 2025 | 24 |
| November 2025 | 34 |
| October 2025 | 21 |
| September 2025 | 15 |
On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 38 to 68 and violence and sexual offences rose from 97 to 116.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 116 | 31.9 | 34.2 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 68 | 18.7 | 15.4 | +79% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 6.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 14 | 3.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 12 | 3.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 2.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 2.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 2.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Bassingbourn, South Cambridgeshire has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bassingbourn, South Cambridgeshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mordens | 243 | 57.0 | -23% |
| Melbourn | 568 | 54.6 | -26% |
| Barrington | 180 | 43.9 | -41% |
| Gamlingay | 130 | 38.6 | -48% |
| Harston & Comberton | 517 | 46.6 | -37% |
| Caldecote | 128 | 37.7 | -49% |
| Cambourne | 748 | 53.8 | -28% |
| Shelford | 269 | 34.2 | -54% |
The 10 locations below account for 60% of the crime recorded in Bassingbourn, South Cambridgeshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Canberra Close” (28).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Canberra Close | 28 |
| On or near The Causeway | 26 |
| On or near Elm Tree Drive | 25 |
| On or near Brook Road | 14 |
| On or near Spring Lane | 14 |
| On or near The Fillance | 14 |
| On or near Bassingbourn Road | 13 |
| On or near Robinson Gardens | 10 |
| On or near Pepper Close | 9 |
| On or near Swinnell Close | 8 |
Of the 202 crimes in Bassingbourn, South Cambridgeshire with a recorded outcome, 20% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 68 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 100 | 49.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 40 | 19.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 25 | 12.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 3.0% | 0.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
Bassingbourn, South Cambridgeshire has an estimated population of 3,639 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.0%, against 23.3%), less private renting (8.0%, against 20.3%) and fewer students (5.4%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bassingbourn, South Cambridgeshire average decile 6.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Bassingbourn, South Cambridgeshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bassingbourn, South Cambridgeshire a safe place to live?
Bassingbourn, South Cambridgeshire recorded 74.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,055th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Bassingbourn, South Cambridgeshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 116 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (68).
Is crime in Bassingbourn, South Cambridgeshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bassingbourn, South Cambridgeshire was up 25% on the year before: 270 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 216 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bassingbourn, South Cambridgeshire?
About 3,639 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bassingbourn, South Cambridgeshire?
Bassingbourn, 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.