Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CB23 · Cambridgeshire
26
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CB11 · Essex
5
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Newport has less crime — 5 vs 26 incidents in April 2026.
Highfields recorded substantially more crime than Newport in April 2026 — 26 incidents compared to 5, a 5.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Highfields sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (12) and Anti-social behaviour (6), while Newport has more Public order (1) and Bicycle theft (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Newport recorded fewer crimes than Highfields — 5 vs 26 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Newport is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Highfields saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour while Newport had more Public order and Bicycle theft. Overall, Newport recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 26).