Crime Rate in Fordham & Isleham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fordham & Isleham

The total recorded crimes in Fordham & Isleham, East Cambridgeshire, UK in February 2026 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fordham & Isleham crime rate of 39.54 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 Feb were:

  • Burglary: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Fordham & Isleham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Badlingham Road 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Fordham & Isleham)CrimesRank (Fordham & Isleham)CrimesRank (Fordham & Isleham)
LittleportNA NA918 1734 1
BottishamNA NA821 2673 2
Ely EastNA NA820 3606 3
Soham SouthNA NA606 4524 4
Ely WestNA NA524 5425 5
StrethamNA NA470 6410 6
Ely NorthNA NA356 8334 8
BurwellNA NA298 10314 9
SuttonNA NA311 9228 10
Soham NorthNA NA248 11215 11
WooddittonNA NA236 12210 12
HaddenhamNA NA123 13110 13
Downham VillagesNA NA102 14103 14

Fordham & Isleham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20267
December 20252
November 20255
October 20251
September 20251
August 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20253
November 20253
October 20252
September 20255
August 20253
July 20252
May 20252
March 20251

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20255
November 20255
October 20252
September 20251
August 20251
July 20252
June 20258
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
December 20251
November 20251
October 20256
September 20251
August 20252
July 20254
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20262
October 20251
September 20251
July 20251
June 20254
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
December 20253
November 20252
October 20252
September 20251
July 20256
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20254

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
December 20255
November 20254
October 20258
September 20253
August 20254
July 20252
June 20255
May 20254
April 20251
March 20256
February 20254

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 202612
December 202511
November 202510
October 20258
September 202514
August 202512
July 202511
June 20259
May 20259
April 20256
March 20257
February 202514

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20252
October 20253
July 20252
May 20251

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20251
March 20251

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
September 20252
April 20251

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
August 20251
May 20251

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

MonthCount
June 20251

High Crime Locations Fordham & Isleham in February 2026

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
3. Badlingham Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
4. Newmarket Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Snailwell Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. New Street (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Victoria Mews (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Isleham Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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