Total Crime Rate
3.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Church Lane area has the lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Balsham , and the 3rd lowest crime rate of 498 local areas in South Cambridgeshire .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Church Lane (CB21 4DS) in the last 12 months was 3.1 per 1,000 residents and was 89.7% lower than the Balsham average (30.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
In the area around Church Lane (CB21 4DS), the main crime hotspot is near May'S Avenue. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Balsham| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Church Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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