Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CB5 · Cambridgeshire
274
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CM8 · Essex
125
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Witham has less crime — 125 vs 274 incidents in February 2026.
Stow cum Quy recorded notably higher crime than Witham in February 2026 — 274 vs 125 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Stow cum Quy sees higher rates of Shoplifting (46), while Witham has more Public order (22). 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, Witham recorded fewer crimes than Stow cum Quy — 125 vs 274 incidents. That is 54% fewer crimes. Stow cum Quy is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Stow cum Quy saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Witham had more Public order. Overall, Witham recorded fewer total crimes (125 vs 274).