Harlow vs Soham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Harlow

CM19 · Essex

164

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences57
  • Anti-social behaviour29
  • Criminal damage & arson15

Soham

CB7 · Cambridgeshire

1

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Drugs1

Soham has less crime — 1 vs 164 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Harlow recorded substantially more crime than Soham in April 2026 — 164 incidents compared to 1, a 164.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Harlow sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (57) and Anti-social behaviour (29), while Soham has more Drugs (1). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Harlow or Soham safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Soham recorded fewer crimes than Harlow — 1 vs 164 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Soham is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Harlow saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour while Soham had more Drugs. Overall, Soham recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 164).

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