Soham Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 160 residents in Soham, one crime was reported in October 2024, translating the area’s 6.2-per-1,000 crime rate into a relatable measure of risk. This figure, 23.5% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, highlights a safer profile than the national benchmark. Violence and sexual offences dominated with 31 cases (44.3% of total), slightly exceeding the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000 by 5%. Anti-social behaviour followed with 12 incidents (17.1%), a rate 15% below the UK average, suggesting a community’s efforts to manage disruptive conduct. The seasonal context of October—darker evenings, Halloween, and the clocks going back—may have contributed to the rise in public order offences, which surged by 150% to five cases. This spike aligns with the typical increase in antisocial activity during shorter daylight hours and festive disruptions, though the area’s overall low crime rate indicates effective local policing or community engagement. The balance of property and violent crime also reflects Soham’s character: while property crime (21 incidents) remained modest, the focus on violence and public disorder suggests a need for targeted interventions in high-traffic areas or during events that amplify social tensions. Residents may find reassurance in the area’s comparative safety but should remain aware of the specific risks highlighted by the data, particularly in the context of seasonal fluctuations.

October 2024 saw sharp increases in public order offences, criminal damage, and bicycle theft, with public order incidents surging by 150% from two to five cases. This spike may partly explain the overall rise in crime rate, despite a 7.7% decline in anti-social behaviour, which fell from 13 to 12 incidents. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category, remained 5% above the UK average at 2.8 per 1,000, while vehicle crime dropped 36% below the national rate. Shoplifting incidents plummeted to one case—a stark contrast to the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000. These shifts reflect a mix of local pressures and seasonal influences, such as Halloween-related disturbances, which may have contributed to the rise in public order offences.

In October 2024, Soham’s crime rate rose to 6.2 per 1,000 residents, marking a 52.2% increase from the previous month’s 4.1 per 1,000. This shift translates to roughly two crimes reported daily in the built-up area, a figure that underscores the pace at which incidents occur in a community of 11,223 people. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 160 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places the area’s risk profile in a broader demographic context. While this figure is locally specific and not directly comparable to UK-wide metrics, it offers a tangible measure of how crime permeates daily life. The increase in violent crimes and property-related incidents, coupled with the absence of a significant drop in anti-social behaviour, suggests a combination of seasonal factors and local dynamics. For residents, this means heightened vigilance in public spaces and a potential need to reassess safety protocols during peak activity hours.