Pakenham vs Soham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Pakenham

IP31 · Suffolk

9

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences7
  • Anti-social behaviour1
  • Criminal damage & arson1

Soham

CB7 · Cambridgeshire

5

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

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

Soham has less crime — 5 vs 9 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Pakenham recorded notably higher crime than Soham in March 2026 — 9 vs 5 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Pakenham sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (1), while Soham has more Other theft (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Pakenham or Soham safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Soham recorded fewer crimes than Pakenham — 5 vs 9 incidents. That is 44% fewer crimes. Soham is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Pakenham saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Soham had more Other theft. Overall, Soham recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 9).

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