Soham Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Soham's July 2024 crime rate of 6.4 per 1,000 residents marked a 23.8% deficit compared to the UK average of 8.4, underscoring the area's generally lower crime profile. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 34.7% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (19.4%) and criminal damage and arson (15.3%). This mix suggests a focus on interpersonal and property-related issues, with seasonal factors likely playing a role. July, a peak summer month, typically brings increased foot traffic from tourism and festivals, which may contribute to higher rates of public order offences and anti-social behaviour. However, the area's crime picture also reveals notable outliers: robbery rates were 200% above the UK average, while shoplifting and vehicle crime were significantly lower. This contrast may reflect local policing priorities, community characteristics, or the influence of Soham's built-up area within a largely rural district. The relatively low overall rate, despite the robbery spike, could be attributed to effective local initiatives or the area's smaller population size, which may limit opportunities for certain types of crime. The seasonal context—schools out, festivals active, and tourist season in full swing—adds further complexity to interpreting these figures, with potential links between summer events and fluctuations in specific crime categories.

July 2024 saw a 300% increase in public order offences, rising from 1 to 4 cases, a jump that may reflect heightened activity during summer festivals. Vehicle crime also doubled from 0 to 3, a shift that could be linked to increased foot traffic in local areas. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 25% (from 4 to 3), due to targeted policing efforts or seasonal retail practices. Robbery rates in Soham were 200% above the UK average, a stark contrast to other categories that were below national levels. This divergence suggests a combination of local factors, such as targeted criminal opportunities or specific community dynamics. The 16.3% monthly increase in overall crime rate, though still below the UK average, indicates a need for continued monitoring of trends in public order and vehicle-related offences.

Soham's crime rate in July 2024 rose 16.3% from 5.5 to 6.4 per 1,000 residents compared to June, marking the first increase in the year. This places the area 23.8% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, though the monthly increase suggests a potential shift in local patterns. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 2 crimes per day in July, a figure that may reflect seasonal activity rather than a systemic trend. Over the course of the month, 1 crime occurred for every 156 residents, a monthly exposure rate that remains lower than many urban centres but higher than the UK's overall average. With a population of 11,223, the absolute number of crimes (72) is relatively small, though the distribution across crime types reveals distinct patterns. The local context—characterised by a mix of rural and built-up areas—may influence both the frequency and nature of reported crimes, with tourism and seasonal events contributing to fluctuations.