Hemingstone vs Soham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Hemingstone

IP6 · Suffolk

1

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Criminal damage & arson1

Soham

CB7 · Cambridgeshire

3

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour2
  • Violence & sexual offences1

Hemingstone has less crime — 1 vs 3 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Soham recorded substantially more crime than Hemingstone in February 2026 — 3 incidents compared to 1, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hemingstone sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (1), while Soham has more Anti-social behaviour (2) and Violence & sexual offences (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 Hemingstone or Soham safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Hemingstone recorded fewer crimes than Soham — 1 vs 3 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Hemingstone is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hemingstone saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Soham had more Anti-social behaviour and Violence & sexual offences. Overall, Hemingstone recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 3).

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