What is the crime rate in Soham South, East Cambridgeshire?

As of April 2026, the Soham South ward has an annual crime rate of 68.39 per 1,000 residents with 30 total recorded incidents in the latest reporting period. This figure is sourced from Police.uk open data and normalised using ONS Census 2021 population estimates for the ward boundary area.

What is the most common crime in the Soham South ward?

The most common crime in Soham South is Anti-social Behaviour with 12 incidents in April 2026, accounting for 40.0% of all crime in the ward. This data is sourced from Police.uk open data and covers all crimes recorded by the local police force within the Soham South ward boundary.

WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Cambridgeshire Constabulary Police

Crime in Soham South, East Cambridgeshire

Comprehensive safety analysis for Soham South, localized within East Cambridgeshire.

Total Crimes

trending_down -28.6% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

68.39per 1k

trending_down -1.5% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

6,243

12-Month Crime Trend

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Crime Categories

Anti-social Behaviour12

Violence & Sexual Offences6

Public Order4

Burglary3

Vehicle Crime3

Shoplifting1

Other Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Eastern Avenue Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3	3
On or near Glenare Court Map	Public order: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1	2
On or near Parking Area Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
On or near Mill Corner Map	Anti-social behaviour: 2	2
On or near Parking Area Map	Burglary: 1Other crime: 1	2
On or near Westwood Map	Vehicle crime: 1	1
On or near Back Lane Map	Burglary: 1	1
On or near Berrycroft Map	Vehicle crime: 1	1
On or near Guntons Close Map	Anti-social behaviour: 1	1
On or near West Drive Crescent Map	Public order: 1	1

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#12safest in East Cambridgeshire

City Average

56.55per 1k

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Local Policing

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Cambridgeshire Constabulary

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Local Priorities

Following our last community meeting held on 12 March the priorities set for the next three months are:

- Knife crime focused on youths suspected to be carrying weapons in South Cambs
- Youth ASB in Orchard Park and surrounding area

Issued: 26 Mar 2026

Following our community meeting held in December 2025 the priorities set for the next quarter are:

•Knife crime focusing on youths suspected to be carrying.
•Youth ASB In Cambourne and Guided Busway.

Issued: 10 Dec 2025

Status Update

Knife crime focusing on youths suspected to be carrying.

- We’ve made arrests for possession of knives and continue to run Operation Guardian, which targets habitual knife carriers. We are also carrying out ongoing engagement with local schools, delivering education sessions and working closely with staff and safeguarding teams.

Youth ASB In Cambourne and Guided Busway.

- High visibility patrols carried out around Cambourne and anti-social behaviour calls reduced as a result. One young person arrested for violence offence who is believed to be one a larger group committing the anti-social behaviour. Bail conditions have been put in place.
- Guided Busway patrols to prevent anti-social driving

Actioned: 26 Mar 2026

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