Soham Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 11,223, 77 crimes were reported in Soham during November 2025, equating to a crime rate of 6.9 per 1,000 residents. This places the area 5.5% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, a figure that reflects a consistently lower-than-average crime profile compared to the national landscape. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (30 incidents, 39% of total), anti-social behaviour (15 incidents, 19.5%), and other theft (8 incidents, 10.4%). These figures suggest a local context where interpersonal disputes and property-related incidents dominate, though the absence of significant burglary or theft from the person aligns with Soham’s likely character as a small, low-density built-up area with limited commercial hubs. Seasonal factors may have played a role, particularly during November’s darker evenings and the convergence of Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping, which could have increased opportunities for anti-social behaviour and retail-related crimes. The relatively low levels of vehicle crime and burglary may indicate a stable residential environment with minimal transient populations or high-value assets, though this remains consistent with the area’s geographic and socioeconomic profile. The crime mix also shows a slight skew toward violent and disorderly incidents compared to the UK average, which may reflect local demographics or community dynamics that warrant further observation.

November 2025 saw sharp month-on-month shifts in crime patterns, with other theft incidents rising by 700% (from 1 to 8), public order offences doubling (from 1 to 3), and shoplifting increasing by 100% (from 0 to 4). These spikes may be linked to November-specific pressures, such as the commercial activity around Black Friday or the social dynamics of Bonfire Night events. Conversely, violent crimes fell by 9.1% compared to October, with the number of violence and sexual offences dropping from 33 to 30—a reduction that may reflect seasonal changes in social interactions or targeted policing efforts. Soham’s crime mix diverges from the UK average in several areas: violence and sexual offences are 5% above the national rate, while shoplifting and public order offences are 37% and 36% below, respectively. This contrast suggests a local environment where community-focused policing or the absence of high-traffic commercial zones may mitigate certain crime types. For residents, the 700% surge in other theft—a category encompassing burglary and theft from vehicles—warrants attention, as it could indicate increased risks for unsecured property during the holiday season.

The crime rate in November 2025 (6.9 per 1,000) marks a 13.2% increase from October’s rate of 6.1 per 1,000, a shift that may reflect seasonal transitions or localized events. On a daily basis, Soham experienced an average of 3 crimes per day over the 30-day period, a figure that contextualizes the pace of incidents within the area’s small population. When scaled to the resident population, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 146 residents over the course of the month—a rate that, while slightly higher than the previous month, remains well below the UK average. This monthly exposure figure underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in Soham compared to larger urban centres, where higher population densities and commercial activity typically correlate with elevated crime rates. The population-scaled perspective also highlights that, despite the month-on-month increase, the overall volume of crimes remains modest in a town of 11,223 residents. This suggests that Soham’s crime profile, while showing some volatility in specific categories, continues to reflect the characteristics of a low-density built-up area with limited exposure to the high-crime dynamics of major cities or tourist hubs.