Crime Rate in Stretham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stretham

The total recorded crimes in Stretham, East Cambridgeshire, UK in February 2026 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stretham crime rate of 66.90 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 Stretham, encompassing approximately 463 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Other theft: (14) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Stretham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 18
  • Main Street with total crimes: 2
  • The Crofters with total crimes: 1

How safe is Stretham?

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

  • Relative to East Cambridgeshire:

    • In 2024, Stretham reported a higher crime volume than the East Cambridgeshire average, with 470 crimes compared to 444. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Stretham witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 13 other areas in the East Cambridgeshire.

    • In 2023, Stretham experienced a greater number of crimes than the East Cambridgeshire average, with 410 crimes compared to 374. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Stretham witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 13 other areas in the East Cambridgeshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Stretham Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Stretham crimes were 470. The crime rate of Stretham in 2024 was 1014.24 (year) or 84.52 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the East Cambridgeshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stretham were around 410 crimes with yearly crime rate of 884.76 (year) or 73.73 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the East Cambridgeshire.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Stretham)CrimesRank (Stretham)CrimesRank (Stretham)
LittleportNA NA918 1734 1
BottishamNA NA821 2673 2
Ely EastNA NA820 3606 3
Soham SouthNA NA606 4524 4
Ely WestNA NA524 5425 5
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

Stretham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (22 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 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 Other theft (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

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

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 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 10 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
November 20251
August 20252
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.85 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20268
December 20256
November 202515
October 202513
September 202512
August 20255
July 202516
June 20258
May 202513
April 202512
March 202516
February 202510

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
September 20252
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20262
December 20256
November 20254
October 20259
September 20254
August 20259
July 20257
June 20258
May 20251
April 20255
March 20256
February 20254

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 202512
October 20252
September 20252
August 20251
June 20254
May 20252
February 20252

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
December 20254
November 20253
October 20255
September 20255
August 20256
July 202511
June 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
September 20251
July 20252
June 20252
March 20252

A total of 90 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202614
January 202622
December 202511
November 20256
October 20256
September 20259
August 20256
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20255

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20253
November 20254
October 20258
September 20256
August 202514
July 20251
June 20255
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252

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

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20251

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

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251

High Crime Locations Stretham in February 2026

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total18
Other theft14
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
2. Main Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. The Crofters (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
4. Top Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Stretham Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Clarke'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Red Hill Drove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. The Lanterns (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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