Methwold vs Soham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Methwold

IP26 · Norfolk

1

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Burglary1

Soham

CB7 · Cambridgeshire

5

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Other theft3
  • Anti-social behaviour1
  • Violence & sexual offences1

Methwold has less crime — 1 vs 5 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Soham recorded substantially more crime than Methwold in March 2026 — 5 incidents compared to 1, a 5.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Methwold sees higher rates of Burglary (1), while Soham has more Other theft (3) and Anti-social behaviour (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 Methwold or Soham safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Methwold recorded fewer crimes than Soham — 1 vs 5 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Methwold is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Methwold saw higher rates of Burglary while Soham had more Other theft and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Methwold recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 5).

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