Soham Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Soham's crime rate in February 2025 stood at 6.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 10.4% below the UK average of 6.7. This built-up area within East Cambridgeshire exhibits a distinct crime profile, with violent and sexual offences dominating the landscape. These crimes accounted for 52.2% of all incidents, far exceeding their share in the UK, where such offences constitute 32% of the national total. The spike in violent crime may be linked to the winter season, when social interactions often shift indoors, potentially increasing tensions in shared spaces. Anti-social behaviour, though lower than the UK average, remained a notable concern, comprising 14.9% of reported crimes. Other crime, which includes unclassified incidents, also exceeded the UK average by 212%, suggesting a need for further categorisation of these incidents. The seasonal context of February—characterised by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may have influenced patterns in property crime, which collectively accounted for 35.7% of incidents. However, the overall rate of property crime in Soham was lower than the UK average, with shoplifting and vehicle crime both below national levels. This contrast highlights the area's unique characteristics, shaped by its rural-urban interface and the presence of local amenities that may influence crime dynamics differently than larger urban centres.

February 2025 saw dramatic shifts in crime patterns for Soham. Violent and sexual offences surged by 133.3% compared to January, rising from 15 to 35 incidents. This jump may be attributed to seasonal factors, such as increased indoor gatherings during colder months, which could heighten interpersonal conflicts. Other theft also rose sharply, with a 400% increase from 1 to 5 cases, though this category remains below the UK average. Conversely, anti-social behaviour decreased by 23.1%, from 13 to 10 incidents, reflecting reduced public events during the winter. The crime mix shifted significantly, with violent crimes now comprising over half of all reported incidents, compared to property crimes which accounted for just 22.4%. This shift contrasts with the UK average, where property crime typically makes up a larger proportion. Soham's rate of other crime—unclassified incidents—was 212% above the UK average, suggesting either underreporting in other categories or unique local challenges. For residents, the 400% rise in other theft is a concrete data point to monitor, as it indicates a specific vulnerability in the area that may require targeted policing or community engagement.

Soham's crime rate in February 2025 was 6.0 per 1,000 residents, a 76.1% increase from the previous month's rate of 3.4. This rise, though significant, still positions the area 10.4% below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day in February, a figure that may seem high to residents but is contextually lower than the UK average when scaled to population size. Over the course of the month, 1 in every 168 residents in Soham experienced a reported crime, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than many urban areas but higher than the UK average when adjusted for population density. The local population of 11,223 means that each resident faces a slightly higher risk compared to the national average. This comparison highlights the importance of population-scaled metrics in understanding local crime: while absolute numbers may appear concerning, the rate per capita provides a more accurate picture of safety. For context, Soham's violent crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000—32% above the UK average—suggests that targeted interventions in this category may be necessary to align local rates with national benchmarks without compromising the area's already lower overall crime profile.