Total Crime Rate
13.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bassenthwaite area has the lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Brampton , and the 42nd lowest crime rate of 569 local areas in Huntingdonshire .
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 Bassenthwaite (PE29 6UL) in the last 12 months was 13.1 per 1,000 residents and was 84.7% lower than the Brampton average (85.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 4 cases , up 300.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 56.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bassenthwaite (PE29 6UL), the main crime hotspot is near Coniston Close. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Brampton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rydal Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Orthwaite | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Stickle Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Coniston Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Orthwaite | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Orthwaite | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Coniston Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Ermine Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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