Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CB6 · Cambridgeshire
2
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
IP26 · Norfolk
1
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Methwold has less crime — 1 vs 2 incidents in March 2026.
Downham recorded notably higher crime than Methwold in March 2026 — 2 vs 1 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Downham sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (1) and Public order (1), while Methwold has more Burglary (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Methwold recorded fewer crimes than Downham — 1 vs 2 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Methwold is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Downham saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Methwold had more Burglary. Overall, Methwold recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 2).