Harleston vs Soham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Harleston

IP20 · Norfolk

10

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences3
  • Anti-social behaviour2
  • Criminal damage & arson2

Soham

CB7 · Cambridgeshire

1

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Drugs1

Soham has less crime — 1 vs 10 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Harleston recorded substantially more crime than Soham in April 2026 — 10 incidents compared to 1, a 10.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Harleston sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (3) and Anti-social behaviour (2), 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Harleston or Soham safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Soham recorded fewer crimes than Harleston — 1 vs 10 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Soham is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Harleston saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour while Soham had more Drugs. Overall, Soham recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 10).

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