Leiston vs Soham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Leiston

IP16 · Suffolk

28

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Criminal damage & arson9
  • Violence & sexual offences8
  • Anti-social behaviour5

Soham

CB7 · Cambridgeshire

3

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour2
  • Violence & sexual offences1

Soham has less crime — 3 vs 28 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Leiston recorded substantially more crime than Soham in February 2026 — 28 incidents compared to 3, a 9.3x difference. 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 February 2026 Police data, Soham recorded fewer crimes than Leiston — 3 vs 28 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Soham is also below the national average for crime.

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

In February 2026, Leiston's top crime category was Criminal damage & arson (9 incidents) while Soham's was Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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