Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CB7 · Cambridgeshire
3
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CM8 · Essex
125
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Soham has less crime — 3 vs 125 incidents in February 2026.
Witham recorded substantially more crime than Soham in February 2026 — 125 incidents compared to 3, a 41.7x difference. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Soham recorded fewer crimes than Witham — 3 vs 125 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Soham is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Soham's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) while Witham's was Violence & sexual offences (50 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.