Pakenham vs Stow cum Quy — 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

Stow cum Quy

CB5 · Cambridgeshire

337

crimes in March 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences80
  • Shoplifting65
  • Anti-social behaviour53

Pakenham has less crime — 9 vs 337 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Stow cum Quy recorded substantially more crime than Pakenham in March 2026 — 337 incidents compared to 9, a 37.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Pakenham sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (1), while Stow cum Quy has more Shoplifting (65). Pakenham is below the national average while Stow cum Quy is above, making Pakenham the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Pakenham or Stow cum Quy safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Pakenham recorded fewer crimes than Stow cum Quy — 9 vs 337 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Pakenham is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Pakenham and Stow cum Quy?

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Pakenham saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Stow cum Quy had more Shoplifting. Overall, Pakenham recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 337).

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