Crime in Soham: statistics, rates and trends
709 crimes were recorded in Soham in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before.
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709 crimes were recorded in Soham in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 293 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Soham has the 995th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Soham | East Cambridgeshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 709 | 5,574 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.5 | 60.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | +11% | -1% |
| Population | 12,128 | 92,906 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Soham was highest in the year to July 2020 (853 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (538). Over the whole period it rose 32%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 709 | 58.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 652 | 53.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 708 | 58.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 662 | 54.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 671 | 55.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 749 | 61.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 853 | 70.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 611 | 50.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 538 | 44.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 44 |
| June 2026 | 65 |
| May 2026 | 56 |
| April 2026 | 42 |
| March 2026 | 64 |
| February 2026 | 51 |
| January 2026 | 55 |
| December 2025 | 44 |
| November 2025 | 77 |
| October 2025 | 68 |
| September 2025 | 66 |
| August 2025 | 77 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Soham 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 vehicle crime (+75%) and burglary (+35%).
The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-29%) and other theft (-11%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 293 | 24.2 | 0.71 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 168 | 13.9 | 0.90 | +14% |
| Vehicle crime | 49 | 4.0 | 0.82 | +75% |
| Other theft | 40 | 3.3 | 0.52 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 39 | 3.2 | 0.47 | -29% |
| Public order | 33 | 2.7 | 0.41 | +6% |
| Burglary | 27 | 2.2 | 0.63 | +35% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.5 | 0.70 | -5% |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.0 | 0.30 | +33% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.8 | 0.85 | +11% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 0.7 | 0.09 | -53% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.50 | +0% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.2 | 0.18 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 0.15 | +200% |
Violence and sexual offences in Soham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Soham recorded 293 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 41.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Soham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Soham recorded 168 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 23.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Soham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Soham recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Soham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Soham recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Soham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Soham recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Soham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Soham recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Soham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Soham recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Soham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Soham recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Soham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Soham recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Soham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Soham recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Soham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Soham recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Soham
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Soham recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Soham
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Soham recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Soham
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Soham recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Soham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Soham.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Soham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burwell | 313 | 48.2 | -18% |
| Ely | 1,640 | 80.7 | +38% |
| Beck Row | 227 | 44.1 | -25% |
| Newmarket | 1,549 | 75.5 | +29% |
| Red Lodge | 292 | 41.0 | -30% |
| Mildenhall (West Suffolk) | 732 | 80.4 | +37% |
| Waterbeach | 301 | 52.5 | -10% |
| Littleport | 651 | 74.7 | +28% |
2 areas within Soham, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Soham South had the highest rate (58.9 per 1,000) and Soham North the lowest (49.3). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soham South | Neighbourhood | 8,370 | 493 | 58.9 |
| Soham North | Neighbourhood | 5,883 | 290 | 49.3 |
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 Soham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Heron Croft | 69 |
| On or near Glenare Court | 29 |
| On or near West Drive Crescent | 24 |
| On or near Lapwing Way | 23 |
| On or near Eastern Avenue | 19 |
| On or near Market Street | 19 |
| On or near Parking Area | 19 |
| On or near Poppy Fields | 17 |
| On or near West Drive Gardens | 16 |
| On or near Clay Street | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Soham 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 263 | 37.1% |
| Not recorded | 168 | 23.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 146 | 20.6% |
| Under investigation | 53 | 7.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 36 | 5.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 2.3% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.4% |
Soham has an estimated population of 12,128. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Soham sits in decile 6.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Soham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.6% |
| Social rented homes | 15.8% |
| Private rented homes | 20.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 |
Is Soham a safe place to live?
Soham recorded 58.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Soham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 293 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (168).
Is crime in Soham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Soham was up 9% on the year before: 709 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 652 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Soham?
Soham is policed by Cambridgeshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Soham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.