Soham Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences remain the dominant crime category in Soham, accounting for 23.5% of all reported incidents in May 2025. With a crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents, the area continues to perform significantly below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000 (44.4% lower). This relatively low rate contrasts with broader UK trends, reflecting Soham's character as a small built-up area within East Cambridgeshire where community cohesion may contribute to lower levels of violent crime. Anti-social behaviour follows closely at 23.5%, suggesting persistent challenges with public conduct that could relate to local social dynamics or seasonal factors. The crime profile shows a balance between property crimes (24 incidents) and violent crimes (12 incidents), with property crime rates also well below UK averages for categories like shoplifting (25% below) and vehicle crime (50% below). May's extended evenings and bank holidays may have influenced patterns, as outdoor drinking and socialising often correlate with increased anti-social behaviour and public order incidents. However, the sharp month-on-month decline in violence and sexual offences—down 55.6% from 27 incidents in April—suggests potential shifts in local activity or policing effectiveness. This data illustrates a combination of seasonal rhythms and local characteristics shaping Soham's crime profile.

May 2025 saw dramatic fluctuations in specific crime categories. Criminal damage and arson surged by 400% compared to April, rising from 1 to 5 incidents—a sharp increase that may reflect seasonal changes in outdoor activity or targeted vandalism. Conversely, violence and sexual offences dropped 55.6% month-on-month, from 27 to 12 incidents, marking the most significant decline across all categories. This reduction aligns with the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.8 per 1,000), though Soham's rate remains 61% below the national benchmark. Anti-social behaviour also fell 33.3% to 12 incidents, while public order offences halved from 6 to 3. The area's shoplifting rate (0.5 per 1,000) is 25% below the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000, suggesting effective retail security measures or a lower incidence of opportunistic theft. The increase in theft from the person—doubling from 0 to 1 incident—highlights the need for vigilance in public spaces during May's extended evenings.

Soham's crime rate in May 2025 (4.5 per 1,000) represents a 24.0% decrease from April's 6.0 per 1,000, indicating a sustained trend of declining crime. This places the area among the lowest in the UK for overall crime, with only 4.5 incidents reported per 1,000 residents. Daily crime statistics show 2 incidents occurred on average each day in May, a figure that may seem high for such a small population but is contextually low when considering the area's size (11,223 residents). Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 220 residents—a ratio that underscores the relatively safe environment in Soham compared to larger urban centres. While the overall rate is low, the 400% increase in criminal damage and arson raises questions about specific vulnerabilities in the built-up area. This contrast between overall safety and isolated spikes in certain crime types highlights the need for targeted local interventions. The area's performance against UK averages—particularly for violent crime (61% below) and anti-social behaviour (23% below)—further reinforces its status as a comparatively low-risk environment, though the 7% above UK average for burglary suggests potential gaps in property security measures.