Soham Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Soham's crime rate in September 2025 stood at 5.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 20.3% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This overall figure masks significant variations in the types of crime recorded, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 51.5% of all incidents (34 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (13.6%) and criminal damage and arson (9.1%). The data reflects the seasonal rhythm of the area, with September marking the transition back to school and university term, which may influence patterns of criminal activity. While the overall crime rate remains low compared to national standards, the dominance of violent crime—particularly in the context of a small built-up area—raises questions about local factors that could contribute to such trends. The area's relatively low rate of anti-social behaviour, 32% below the UK average, suggests that community dynamics or policing strategies may be effective in curbing such incidents. However, the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson, coupled with the doubling of burglary cases, indicates that specific challenges may be emerging in the area. These changes, though occurring against a backdrop of overall low crime, underscore the need for continued vigilance and targeted interventions to address the most pressing concerns.

September 2025 saw sharp increases in several crime categories, with criminal damage and arson rising by 200% (from 2 to 6 incidents) and burglary doubling (from 2 to 4). These spikes, though occurring in low absolute numbers, may signal emerging patterns that warrant attention from residents and local authorities. The data also reveals a stark contrast between Soham's performance and the UK average for specific crime types: violence and sexual offences in Soham (3.0 per 1,000) are 16% above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, while anti-social behaviour (0.8 per 1,000) is 32% below the UK average of 1.2 per 1,000. This divergence highlights the unique crime profile of Soham, where violent crime rates are relatively elevated compared to the national picture, yet anti-social behaviour remains significantly lower. Residents should be particularly vigilant regarding the 200% increase in criminal damage and arson, which could indicate a shift in criminal focus or environmental factors influencing such incidents.

Soham's crime rate in September 2025 fell to 5.9 per 1,000 residents, a 14.3% decrease from the previous month's 6.9 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the area over recent months, though specific crime types have diverged in their trajectories. On a daily basis, Soham recorded roughly 2 crimes per day in September, a figure that, while low, underscores the persistent presence of criminal activity in a relatively small built-up area. When considering the monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for every 170 residents over the course of the month, a statistic that provides context for the likelihood of encountering crime in the local community. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Soham's crime rate remains significantly below the UK average, suggesting that the area's characteristics—whether demographic or geographic—may contribute to its lower-than-average exposure to crime. However, the sharp increases in certain categories, such as criminal damage and arson, indicate that local conditions or seasonal factors may be influencing specific types of criminal activity.