Fulbourn vs Pakenham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Fulbourn

CB1 · Cambridgeshire

471

crimes in March 2026

Above national average

  • Shoplifting112
  • Violence & sexual offences105
  • Anti-social behaviour71

Pakenham

IP31 · Suffolk

9

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences7
  • Anti-social behaviour1
  • Criminal damage & arson1

Pakenham has less crime — 9 vs 471 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Fulbourn recorded substantially more crime than Pakenham in March 2026 — 471 incidents compared to 9, a 52.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Fulbourn sees higher rates of Shoplifting (112), while Pakenham has more Criminal damage & arson (1). Fulbourn sits above the national average for recorded crime while Pakenham is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Fulbourn or Pakenham safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Pakenham recorded fewer crimes than Fulbourn — 9 vs 471 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Pakenham is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Fulbourn and Pakenham?

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Fulbourn saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Pakenham had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Pakenham recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 471).

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