Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CB1 · Cambridgeshire
339
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CM8 · Essex
125
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Witham has less crime — 125 vs 339 incidents in February 2026.
Fulbourn recorded substantially more crime than Witham in February 2026 — 339 incidents compared to 125, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Fulbourn sees higher rates of Shoplifting (71), while Witham has more Public order (22). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Witham recorded fewer crimes than Fulbourn — 125 vs 339 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Fulbourn is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Fulbourn saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Witham had more Public order. Overall, Witham recorded fewer total crimes (125 vs 339).