Total Crime Rate
19.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Maypole Croft area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Balsham , and the 103rd lowest 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 Maypole Croft (CB21 4SA) in the last 12 months was 19.4 per 1,000 residents and was 35.5% lower 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 7.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -45.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Maypole Croft (CB21 4SA), the main crime hotspot is near Burton End, with 3 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.
View Crime In Balsham| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Burton End | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Burton End | — |
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