Crime Rates at Redshank Close, Soham, Ely, CB7 5FG

Redshank Close area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Soham North , and the 37th lowest crime rate of 244 local areas in East Cambridgeshire .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Redshank Close (CB7 5FG) in the last 12 months was 20.6 per 1,000 residents and was 60.3% lower than the Soham North average (51.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -76.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Redshank Close (CB7 5FG), the main crime hotspot is near Lapwing Way. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.