Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP15 · Suffolk
9
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CB10 · Essex
24
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Aldeburgh has less crime — 9 vs 24 incidents in February 2026.
Saffron Walden recorded substantially more crime than Aldeburgh in February 2026 — 24 incidents compared to 9, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aldeburgh sees higher rates of Burglary (1), while Saffron Walden has more Anti-social behaviour (3). 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, Aldeburgh recorded fewer crimes than Saffron Walden — 9 vs 24 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Aldeburgh is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Aldeburgh saw higher rates of Burglary while Saffron Walden had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Aldeburgh recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 24).