Crime Rate in Soham North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Soham North

The total recorded crimes in Soham North, East Cambridgeshire, UK in February 2026 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Soham North crime rate of 3.58 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-63.64% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Soham North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heron Croft with total crimes: 3
  • Poppy Fields with total crimes: 2
  • A142 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Soham North)CrimesRank (Soham North)CrimesRank (Soham North)
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
Fordham & IslehamNA NA389 7355 7
Ely NorthNA NA356 8334 8
BurwellNA NA298 10314 9
SuttonNA NA311 9228 10
WooddittonNA NA236 12210 12
HaddenhamNA NA123 13110 13
Downham VillagesNA NA102 14103 14

Soham North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (11 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2025 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 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 202611
December 20252
November 20258
October 20256
September 20257
August 20256
July 20255
June 20254
May 20256
April 20257
March 20256
February 20256

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 20268
December 20253
November 202513
October 202517
September 202512
August 20259
July 20258
June 202510
May 20256
April 202510
March 20257
February 202513

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
November 20253
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20253
October 20251
September 20252
August 20252
May 20252
April 20251
February 20252

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
October 20251
September 20254
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20253
May 20251

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
July 20251
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 5 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
September 20251
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20253
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20253
July 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
May 20251

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

MonthCount
October 20251
September 20251

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

MonthCount
October 20251

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251

High Crime Locations Soham North in February 2026

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

1. Heron Croft (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Poppy Fields (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. A142 (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Lapwing Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Fox Wood South (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Hasse Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Northfield Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Campion Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hundred Acres Drove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Chapel Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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