Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO6 · Essex
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CB7 · Cambridgeshire
1
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Soham has less crime — 1 vs 2 incidents in April 2026.
Fordham recorded notably higher crime than Soham in April 2026 — 2 vs 1 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Fordham sees higher rates of Public order (1) and Criminal damage & arson (1), while Soham has more Drugs (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Soham recorded fewer crimes than Fordham — 1 vs 2 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Soham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Fordham saw higher rates of Public order and Criminal damage & arson while Soham had more Drugs. Overall, Soham recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 2).