Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP32 · Suffolk
149
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
CB10 · Essex
25
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Saffron Walden has less crime — 25 vs 149 incidents in March 2026.
Bury St Edmunds recorded substantially more crime than Saffron Walden in March 2026 — 149 incidents compared to 25, a 6.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bury St Edmunds sees higher rates of Shoplifting (23) and Criminal damage & arson (18), while Saffron Walden has more Anti-social behaviour (3) and Bicycle theft (2). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Saffron Walden recorded fewer crimes than Bury St Edmunds — 25 vs 149 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Saffron Walden is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Bury St Edmunds saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Saffron Walden had more Anti-social behaviour and Bicycle theft. Overall, Saffron Walden recorded fewer total crimes (25 vs 149).