Crime Rate in Soham South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Soham South

The total recorded crimes in Soham South, East Cambridgeshire, UK in March 2025 are around 52 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Soham South crime rate of 10.80 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
Soham South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Hall Close with total crimes: 7
  • Valerian Gardens with total crimes: 6
  • Celandine View with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Soham South has recorded 52 crimes with crime rate of 10.80 ranking 4th out of 13 in the East Cambridgeshire, UK

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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Cambridgeshire)CrimesRank (East Cambridgeshire)CrimesRank (East Cambridgeshire)
Littleport76 3918 1734 1
Ely East77 1820 3606 3
Bottisham77 2821 2673 2
Ely West34 6524 5425 5
Stretham35 5470 6410 6
Fordham & Isleham23 8389 7355 7
Ely North31 7356 8334 8
Burwell17 11298 10314 9
Sutton18 10311 9228 10
Soham North20 9248 11215 11
Woodditton16 12236 12210 12
Haddenham8 14123 13110 13
Downham Villages9 13102 14103 14

Soham South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (11 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 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 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 130 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20255
January 202511
December 20247
November 20247
October 202410
September 202413
August 202410
July 202417
June 202424
May 20247
April 202411

A total of 223 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202524
January 202510
December 20248
November 202415
October 202424
September 202419
August 20248
July 202423
June 202438
May 202418
April 202418

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20252
January 20251
December 20246
November 20241
October 20247
September 20244
August 20241
July 202412
June 202428
May 20245

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20246
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20255
January 20252
November 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20246
August 20247
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
July 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243

High Crime Locations Soham South in March 2025

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

1. Church Hall Close (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Valerian Gardens (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Celandine View (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. St Andrews Park (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Gidney Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Staples Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Market Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
10. Fountain Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

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