Crime Rate in Somersham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Somersham

The total recorded crimes in Somersham, Huntingdonshire, UK in July 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Somersham crime rate of 4.96 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 Somersham, encompassing approximately 3,827 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Somersham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crane Close with total crimes: 3
  • Cranfield Place with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2

How safe is Somersham?

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

  • Relative to Huntingdonshire:

    • In 2024, Somersham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Huntingdonshire average, with 109 crimes compared to 579.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Somersham recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 25 other areas in the Huntingdonshire.

    • In 2023, Somersham had fewer crimes than the Huntingdonshire average, with 149 crimes compared to 514. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Somersham recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 25 other areas in the Huntingdonshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Huntingdonshire, Somersham has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Somersham Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Somersham has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 4.96 ranking 21th out of 25 in the Huntingdonshire, UK

In 2024, the total Somersham crimes were 109. The crime rate of Somersham in 2024 was 28.48 (year) or 2.37 (month) ranking it 26 dangerous area in the Huntingdonshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Somersham were around 149 crimes with yearly crime rate of 38.93 (year) or 3.24 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the Huntingdonshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Somersham)CrimesRank (Somersham)CrimesRank (Somersham)
Huntingdon North263 12,704 12,261 1
St Neots Eynesbury148 21,279 21,025 2
Yaxley76 5772 6817 3
Ramsey70 6995 3798 4
The Stukeleys85 3915 4605 8
St Ives South81 4800 5724 6
St Neots Eatons65 7642 8765 5
Brampton59 10703 7712 7
Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots60 8610 10438 15
Sawtry48 13614 9569 9
St Neots Priory Park & Little Paxton60 9493 14519 10
Hemingford Grey & Houghton47 14556 12491 11
Fenstanton57 12578 11472 12
St Neots East58 11291 19202 20
Huntingdon East37 17523 13467 13
Warboys43 15370 16464 14
Holywell-cum-Needingworth40 16477 15299 17
Kimbolton33 18320 17332 16
St Ives East23 20295 18287 18
Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley29 19289 20261 19
Buckden12 24171 21165 21
Great Staughton8 26161 22158 22
St Ives West15 22112 25132 25
Alconbury14 23142 23152 23
Great Paxton8 25122 24101 26

Somersham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Drugs (3 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other crime (1 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Possession of weapons (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Possession of weapons showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20252
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20259
May 20256
April 20254
March 20256
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
August 20245

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
January 20251

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20252
January 20251

A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20243

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Somersham in July 2025

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

1. Crane Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. Cranfield Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Six Bells (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. The Cross (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. High Street (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
7. Homestead (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. The Paddock (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Windsor Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Harvey Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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