Essex vs Soham — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Essex

CM11 · Essex

11

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Vehicle crime4
  • Violence & sexual offences3
  • Drugs1

Soham

CB7 · Cambridgeshire

1

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Drugs1

Soham has less crime — 1 vs 11 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Essex recorded substantially more crime than Soham in April 2026 — 11 incidents compared to 1, a 11.0x difference. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Essex or Soham safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Soham recorded fewer crimes than Essex — 1 vs 11 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Soham is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Essex and Soham?

In April 2026, Essex's top crime category was Vehicle crime (4 incidents) while Soham's was Drugs (1 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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