Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM23 · Hertfordshire
195
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CB10 · Essex
24
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Saffron Walden has less crime — 24 vs 195 incidents in February 2026.
Bishops Stortford recorded substantially more crime than Saffron Walden in February 2026 — 195 incidents compared to 24, a 8.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bishops Stortford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27), while Saffron Walden has more Other theft (4). 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, Saffron Walden recorded fewer crimes than Bishops Stortford — 24 vs 195 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Saffron Walden is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bishops Stortford saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Saffron Walden had more Other theft. Overall, Saffron Walden recorded fewer total crimes (24 vs 195).