Leiston vs Soham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Leiston

IP16 · Suffolk

30

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences19
  • Anti-social behaviour3
  • Other theft2

Soham

CB7 · Cambridgeshire

1

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Drugs1

Soham has less crime — 1 vs 30 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Leiston recorded substantially more crime than Soham in April 2026 — 30 incidents compared to 1, a 30.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leiston sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (19) and Anti-social behaviour (3), 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 Leiston or Soham safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Soham recorded fewer crimes than Leiston — 1 vs 30 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Soham is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Leiston saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour while Soham had more Drugs. Overall, Soham recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 30).

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