The total recorded crimes in Soham North, East Cambridgeshire, UK in July 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Soham North crime rate of 6.21 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 TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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.
In July 2025 the Soham North has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 6.21 ranking 8th 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.
| Area | July 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Soham North) | Crimes | Rank (Soham North) | Crimes | Rank (Soham North) | |
| Littleport | 68 | 1 | 918 | 1 | 734 | 1 |
| Bottisham | 59 | 3 | 821 | 2 | 673 | 2 |
| Ely East | 59 | 2 | 820 | 3 | 606 | 3 |
| Soham South | 43 | 4 | 606 | 4 | 524 | 4 |
| Ely West | 37 | 6 | 524 | 5 | 425 | 5 |
| Stretham | 41 | 5 | 470 | 6 | 410 | 6 |
| Fordham & Isleham | 30 | 7 | 389 | 7 | 355 | 7 |
| Ely North | 19 | 11 | 356 | 8 | 334 | 8 |
| Burwell | 16 | 12 | 298 | 10 | 314 | 9 |
| Sutton | 20 | 10 | 311 | 9 | 228 | 10 |
| Woodditton | 25 | 9 | 236 | 12 | 210 | 12 |
| Haddenham | 11 | 13 | 123 | 13 | 110 | 13 |
| Downham Villages | 6 | 14 | 102 | 14 | 103 | 14 |
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.
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).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 8 |
| June 2025 | 10 |
| May 2025 | 6 |
| April 2025 | 10 |
| March 2025 | 7 |
| February 2025 | 13 |
| January 2025 | 11 |
| December 2024 | 11 |
| November 2024 | 4 |
| October 2024 | 10 |
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 3 |
| June 2025 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 3 |
A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 3 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 3 |
| June 2025 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 3 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 5 |
| June 2025 | 4 |
| May 2025 | 6 |
| April 2025 | 7 |
| March 2025 | 6 |
| February 2025 | 6 |
| January 2025 | 5 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Soham North postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |