Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CB10 · Essex
24
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CB7 · Cambridgeshire
3
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Soham has less crime — 3 vs 24 incidents in February 2026.
Saffron Walden recorded substantially more crime than Soham in February 2026 — 24 incidents compared to 3, a 8.0x difference. 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, Soham recorded fewer crimes than Saffron Walden — 3 vs 24 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Soham is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Saffron Walden's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (13 incidents) while Soham's was Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.