Crime in Somersham: statistics, rates and trends

147 crimes were recorded in Somersham in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 56% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 71 reports (48% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Somersham has the 3,092nd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Somersham was highest in the year to July 2022 (196 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (94). Over the whole period it rose 1%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Somersham over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+54%).

Violence and sexual offences in Somersham

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Somersham recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 48.3% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Somersham

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Somersham recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 867% on the year before. It made up 19.7% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Somersham

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Somersham recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Somersham

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Somersham recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Somersham

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Somersham recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Somersham

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Somersham recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Somersham

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Somersham recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Somersham

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Somersham recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Somersham

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Somersham recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Somersham

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Somersham recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Somersham

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Somersham recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Somersham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Somersham.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Somersham over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Somersham over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Somersham has an estimated population of 3,043. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Somersham sits in decile 7.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Somersham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.