Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP7 · Suffolk
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CB10 · Essex
26
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Aldham has less crime — 2 vs 26 incidents in April 2026.
Saffron Walden recorded substantially more crime than Aldham in April 2026 — 26 incidents compared to 2, a 13.0x difference. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Other theft dominating in each. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Aldham recorded fewer crimes than Saffron Walden — 2 vs 26 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Aldham is also below the national average for crime.
Both areas share Other theft as their top crime category. In April 2026, Aldham recorded 2 incidents of this type vs 6 in Saffron Walden. Total crime levels were broadly similar.