Crime Rate in Soham North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Soham North

The total recorded crimes in Soham North, East Cambridgeshire, UK in May 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Soham North crime rate of 5.26 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 Soham North, encompassing approximately 4,186 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Soham North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thorn Close with total crimes: 4
  • A142 with total crimes: 3
  • Weatheralls Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Soham North?

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

  • Relative to East Cambridgeshire:

    • In 2024, Soham North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Cambridgeshire average, with 248 crimes compared to 444.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Soham North recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 13 other areas in the East Cambridgeshire.

    • In 2023, Soham North had fewer crimes than the East Cambridgeshire average, with 215 crimes compared to 374. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Soham North recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 13 other areas in the East Cambridgeshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Soham North Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Soham North has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 5.26 ranking 9th out of 13 in the East Cambridgeshire, UK

In 2024, the total Soham North crimes were 248. The crime rate of Soham North in 2024 was 59.24 (year) or 4.94 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the East Cambridgeshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Soham North were around 215 crimes with yearly crime rate of 51.36 (year) or 4.28 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the East Cambridgeshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Soham North)CrimesRank (Soham North)CrimesRank (Soham North)
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
Fordham & Isleham24 8389 7355 7
Woodditton24 7236 12210 12
Burwell20 11298 10314 9
Sutton16 12311 9228 10
Haddenham10 13123 13110 13
Downham Villages10 14102 14103 14

Soham North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 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 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20256
February 20256
January 20255
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20246
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202510
March 20257
February 202513
January 202511
December 202411
November 20244
October 202410
September 20245
August 20244
July 20248
June 202414
May 202410

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
June 20244

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
November 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241
July 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20242

High Crime Locations Soham North in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Soham North postcode area is presented below.

1. Thorn Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. A142 (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
3. Weatheralls Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
4. Covell Corner (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
5. Northfield Park (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Poppy Fields (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ely Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Redshank Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Aspen Way (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Gadwall Way (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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