Crime Rate in Fordham & Isleham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fordham & Isleham

The total recorded crimes in Fordham & Isleham, East Cambridgeshire, UK in March 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fordham & Isleham crime rate of 41.34 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Fordham & Isleham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Snailwell Road with total crimes: 2
  • Eldith Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Fordham & Isleham has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 41.34 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Cambridgeshire)CrimesRank (East Cambridgeshire)CrimesRank (East Cambridgeshire)
Littleport76 3918 1734 1
Ely East77 1820 3606 3
Bottisham77 2821 2673 2
Soham South52 4606 4524 4
Ely West34 6524 5425 5
Stretham35 5470 6410 6
Ely North31 7356 8334 8
Burwell17 11298 10314 9
Sutton18 10311 9228 10
Soham North20 9248 11215 11
Woodditton16 12236 12210 12
Haddenham8 14123 13110 13
Downham Villages9 13102 14103 14

Fordham & Isleham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20246
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 202432
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 152 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202514
January 20255
December 202410
November 202411
October 202416
September 20249
August 202415
July 202416
June 202418
May 202419
April 202412

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 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
April 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Fordham & Isleham in March 2025

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

1. Snailwell Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Eldith Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
5. Waterside (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
7. The Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Tharp Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Thirlwall Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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