Crime Rate in Fordham & Isleham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fordham & Isleham

The total recorded crimes in Fordham & Isleham, East Cambridgeshire, UK in May 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fordham & Isleham crime rate of 43.13 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Fordham & Isleham, encompassing approximately 556 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Fordham & Isleham Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • New Street with total crimes: 2
  • Rule Gardens with total crimes: 2

How safe is Fordham & Isleham?

To understand the safety of Fordham & Isleham, we need to analyze Fordham & Isleham crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to East Cambridgeshire:

    • In 2024, Fordham & Isleham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Cambridgeshire average, with 389 crimes compared to 444.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Fordham & Isleham witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 13 other areas in the East Cambridgeshire.

    • In 2023, Fordham & Isleham had fewer crimes than the East Cambridgeshire average, with 355 crimes compared to 374. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Fordham & Isleham witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 13 other areas in the East Cambridgeshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Cambridgeshire, Fordham & Isleham has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Fordham & Isleham Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Fordham & Isleham has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 43.13 ranking 8th out of 13 in the East Cambridgeshire, UK

In 2024, the total Fordham & Isleham crimes were 389. The crime rate of Fordham & Isleham in 2024 was 699.14 (year) or 58.26 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the East Cambridgeshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Fordham & Isleham were around 355 crimes with yearly crime rate of 638.03 (year) or 53.17 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the East Cambridgeshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Fordham & Isleham)CrimesRank (Fordham & Isleham)CrimesRank (Fordham & Isleham)
Littleport78 1918 1734 1
Bottisham54 2821 2673 2
Ely East54 3820 3606 3
Soham South37 4606 4524 4
Ely West26 6524 5425 5
Ely North36 5356 8334 8
Stretham20 10470 6410 6
Woodditton24 7236 12210 12
Burwell20 11298 10314 9
Sutton16 12311 9228 10
Soham North22 9248 11215 11
Haddenham10 13123 13110 13
Downham Villages10 14102 14103 14

Fordham & Isleham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (32 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20246
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 202432
May 20244

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20257
February 202514
January 20255
December 202410
November 202411
October 202416
September 20249
August 202415
July 202416
June 202418
May 202419

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20254
January 20251
November 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20247
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

High Crime Locations Fordham & Isleham in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Fordham & Isleham postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. New Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Rule Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Station Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
5. Croft Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. St Nicholas Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Church Lane (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
8. St Peters Place (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Isleham Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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