Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CB11 · Essex
7
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CB24 · Cambridgeshire
12
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Newport has less crime — 7 vs 12 incidents in February 2026.
Over recorded notably higher crime than Newport in February 2026 — 12 vs 7 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newport sees higher rates of Drugs (1) and Other theft (1), while Over has more Anti-social behaviour (5) and Criminal damage & arson (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Newport recorded fewer crimes than Over — 7 vs 12 incidents. That is 42% fewer crimes. Newport is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Newport saw higher rates of Drugs and Other theft while Over had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Newport recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 12).