Crime Rate in Soham South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Soham South

The total recorded crimes in Soham South, East Cambridgeshire, UK in February 2026 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Soham South crime rate of 8.72 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 South, encompassing approximately 4,816 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Soham South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brook Dam Lane with total crimes: 5
  • West Drive Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • The Crescent with total crimes: 2

How safe is Soham South?

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

  • Relative to East Cambridgeshire:

    • In 2024, Soham South reported a higher crime volume than the East Cambridgeshire average, with 606 crimes compared to 444. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Soham South witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 13 other areas in the East Cambridgeshire.

    • In 2023, Soham South experienced a greater number of crimes than the East Cambridgeshire average, with 524 crimes compared to 374. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Soham South witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 13 other areas in the East Cambridgeshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Cambridgeshire, Soham South has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Soham South Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Soham South crimes were 606. The crime rate of Soham South in 2024 was 125.81 (year) or 10.48 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the East Cambridgeshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Soham South were around 524 crimes with yearly crime rate of 108.79 (year) or 9.07 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the East Cambridgeshire.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Soham South)CrimesRank (Soham South)CrimesRank (Soham South)
LittleportNA NA918 1734 1
BottishamNA NA821 2673 2
Ely EastNA NA820 3606 3
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
Soham NorthNA NA248 11215 11
WooddittonNA NA236 12210 12
HaddenhamNA NA123 13110 13
Downham VillagesNA NA102 14103 14

Soham South 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 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 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 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 101 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20264
December 20253
November 20258
October 20258
September 20253
August 202511
July 202512
June 202511
May 20259
April 202511
March 20258
February 20255

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
December 20253
November 20252
October 20252
September 20252
July 20252
June 20254
May 20252
April 20253

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20251
November 20252
October 20252
September 20251
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251

A total of 233 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 202616
December 202514
November 202519
October 202521
September 202522
August 202524
July 202513
June 202521
May 202510
April 202519
March 202518
February 202524

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20264
December 20255
November 20253
October 20252
September 20254
August 202516
July 20254
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
February 20252

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20261
December 20251
November 20253
September 20251
August 20251
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20257
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
October 20252
September 20252
August 20252
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20255

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
November 20254
September 20251
May 20253
March 20255
February 20253

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20255
November 20256
October 20254
September 20252
August 20252
July 20254
June 20255
May 20254
March 202512
February 20252

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20252
November 20251
August 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252

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

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20251

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

MonthCount
September 20251
June 20251
April 20252

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251

High Crime Locations Soham South in February 2026

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

1. Brook Dam Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
2. West Drive Crescent (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. The Crescent (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Drugs1
4. Celandine View (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Glenare Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. High Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Frank Bridges Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Church Hall Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
9. West Drive Gardens (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
10. Guntons Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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