Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CB4 · Cambridgeshire
397
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CM8 · Essex
164
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Witham has less crime — 164 vs 397 incidents in April 2026.
Impington recorded notably higher crime than Witham in April 2026 — 397 vs 164 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Impington sees higher rates of Shoplifting (40), while Witham has more Public order (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Witham recorded fewer crimes than Impington — 164 vs 397 incidents. That is 59% fewer crimes. Impington is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Impington saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Witham had more Public order. Overall, Witham recorded fewer total crimes (164 vs 397).