Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM7 · Essex
37
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CB10 · Essex
24
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Saffron Walden has less crime — 24 vs 37 incidents in February 2026.
Braintree recorded notably higher crime than Saffron Walden in February 2026 — 37 vs 24 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Braintree sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (4) and Shoplifting (3), while Saffron Walden has more Other theft (4) and 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, Saffron Walden recorded fewer crimes than Braintree — 24 vs 37 incidents. That is 35% fewer crimes. Saffron Walden is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Braintree saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting while Saffron Walden had more Other theft and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Saffron Walden recorded fewer total crimes (24 vs 37).