Total Crime Rate
59.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Did Dell Court area has the 5th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Balsham , and the 164th highest crime rate of 498 local areas in South Cambridgeshire .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Did Dell Court (CB21 4JR) in the last 12 months was 59.0 per 1,000 residents and was 96.6% higher than the Balsham average (30.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 28.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -43.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Did Dell Court (CB21 4JR), the main crime hotspot is near Church Lane. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 3 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Chalklands | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Church Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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