Crime in Somersham: statistics, rates and trends
147 crimes were recorded in Somersham in the 12 months to August 2026, 48.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 48% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Somersham at a glance
- Crime trends in Somersham
- Types of crime in Somersham
- Somersham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Somersham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Somersham
- Demographics of Somersham
- Questions about crime in Somersham
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (68), anti-social behaviour (28) and public order (12) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,085th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Somersham | Huntingdonshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 147 | 12,946 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 48.3 | 67.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +48% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,043 | 190,619 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Somersham peaked in the year to August 2022 (191 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (99). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 4%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 147 | 48.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 99 | 32.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 116 | 38.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 169 | 55.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 191 | 62.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 136 | 44.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 148 | 48.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 119 | 39.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 142 | 46.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 13 |
| July 2026 | 11 |
| June 2026 | 11 |
| May 2026 | 19 |
| April 2026 | 7 |
| March 2026 | 6 |
| February 2026 | 22 |
| January 2026 | 16 |
| December 2025 | 9 |
| November 2025 | 15 |
| October 2025 | 12 |
| September 2025 | 6 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (40% below) and violence and sexual offences (35% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 49 to 68.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 68 | 22.3 | 34.2 | +39% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 9.2 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 12 | 3.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 3.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 2.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 6 | 2.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 6 | 2.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Somersham; the highest is St Ives South (88.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Hemingford Grey & Houghton (37.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Somersham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holywell-cum-Needingworth | 369 | 46.4 | -4% |
| Warboys | 380 | 46.4 | -4% |
| St Ives East | 314 | 47.0 | -3% |
| St Ives South | 680 | 88.8 | +84% |
| St Ives West | 148 | 49.2 | +2% |
| Hemingford Grey & Houghton | 278 | 37.0 | -23% |
| Ramsey | 874 | 75.3 | +56% |
| Fenstanton | 244 | 47.0 | -3% |
The 10 locations below account for 54% of the crime recorded in Somersham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Coach Mews” (15).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Coach Mews | 15 |
| On or near High Street | 9 |
| On or near Bishops Yard | 8 |
| On or near Crane Close | 8 |
| On or near Rosemeadows | 8 |
| On or near The Cross | 8 |
| On or near Feoffees Road | 6 |
| On or near Mortimer Row | 6 |
| On or near Norwood Road | 6 |
| On or near Chatteris Road | 5 |
Of the 119 crimes in Somersham with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 28 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 57 | 47.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 30 | 25.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 10 | 8.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 4.2% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
Somersham has an estimated population of 3,043 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.4%, against 23.3%), fewer students (4.3%, against 7.9%) and less social housing (9.4%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Somersham average decile 7.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Somersham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Somersham a safe place to live?
Somersham recorded 48.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,085th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Somersham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 68 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (28).
Is crime in Somersham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Somersham was up 48% on the year before: 147 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 99 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Somersham?
About 3,043 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Somersham?
Somersham is policed by Cambridgeshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.