Crime Rate in Stretham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stretham

The total recorded crimes in Stretham, East Cambridgeshire, UK in May 2025 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stretham crime rate of 43.16 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Stretham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • Manor Road with total crimes: 3
  • Sedge Way with total crimes: 2

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 May 2025 the Stretham has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 43.16 ranking 10th out of 13 in the East Cambridgeshire, UK

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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stretham)CrimesRank (Stretham)CrimesRank (Stretham)
Littleport78 1918 1734 1
Bottisham54 2821 2673 2
Ely East54 3820 3606 3
Soham South37 4606 4524 4
Ely West26 6524 5425 5
Ely North36 5356 8334 8
Fordham & Isleham24 8389 7355 7
Woodditton24 7236 12210 12
Burwell20 11298 10314 9
Sutton16 12311 9228 10
Soham North22 9248 11215 11
Haddenham10 13123 13110 13
Downham Villages10 14102 14103 14

Stretham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20256
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20245
September 20246
August 20244
July 20247
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
August 20249
July 20241
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 222 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202512
March 202516
February 202510
January 20259
December 202416
November 202413
October 202422
September 202412
August 202412
July 202420
June 202444
May 202423

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
July 20247
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
July 20242
May 20245

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20241
May 20242

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Stretham in May 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Manor Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
3. Sedge Way (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Back Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Chapel Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Pump Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Short Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. The Orchards (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Green Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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