Soham Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Soham's built-up area within East Cambridgeshire recorded 50 crimes in November 2024, translating to a crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents—40.8% below the UK average of 7.6. This figure, equivalent to one crime for every 224 residents over the course of the month, reflects a continued trend of lower-than-average criminal activity in the area. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 38% of all reported incidents (19 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (16%, 8 cases) and other theft (10%, 5 cases). These patterns may be influenced by local characteristics, such as the town's relatively compact size and community-focused infrastructure, which could contribute to higher visibility and quicker response times by local authorities. Seasonal factors also appear to play a role: the month coincided with Bonfire Night and Black Friday, periods typically associated with increased retail activity and public gatherings. However, despite these potential triggers, the overall rate remained markedly lower than national averages, suggesting that Soham's residents may benefit from a combination of effective policing, community engagement, and environmental design that deters criminal behaviour. The crime mix also showed a slight shift toward violent offences compared to previous months, though property crimes still accounted for a significant portion of the total. This balance may reflect the area's mix of residential and commercial spaces, where both personal safety and asset protection remain priorities for residents.

November saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with possession of weapons doubling from zero to two incidents—a 100% increase. This spike, though small in absolute terms, contrasts sharply with the UK average for this category, which stood at 0.1 per 1,000. Meanwhile, burglary dropped by 66.7% compared to the previous month, reflecting a reduction from three to one incident. The balance between violent and property crimes also shifted: while violent offences (19) remained the most common category, property crimes (16) saw a slight decrease. Anti-social behaviour, though still the second-most frequent category, fell to 8 incidents—16% of total crimes—down from its previous month's share. Vehicle crime in Soham (0.5 per 1,000) slightly exceeded the UK average (0.4 per 1,000), a 14% gap that may relate to seasonal factors such as increased vehicle movement during Black Friday shopping. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of local crime trends, influenced by both immediate events and broader seasonal patterns.

Soham's crime rate in November 2024 fell to 4.5 per 1,000 residents, a 28.5% decline from the previous month's rate of 6.2. This downward trend suggests a continued improvement in local safety, though seasonal factors like shorter evenings and reduced foot traffic may have played a role. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two reported crimes each day, a figure that translates to roughly one crime for every 224 residents over the course of the month. When scaled to population size, this rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, with Soham's residents facing a 40.8% lower risk of crime compared to the national figure. The population context further highlights that, despite the 50 total crimes recorded, the area's relatively small size and community-focused environment may contribute to the lower rates. This monthly exposure metric offers residents a tangible sense of how crime affects daily life, reinforcing that most residents are unlikely to encounter criminal activity directly.