Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM3 · Essex
13
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CB10 · Essex
26
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Danbury has less crime — 13 vs 26 incidents in April 2026.
Saffron Walden recorded notably higher crime than Danbury in April 2026 — 26 vs 13 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Danbury sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (5) and Vehicle crime (2), while Saffron Walden has more Other theft (6) and Anti-social behaviour (5). 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, Danbury recorded fewer crimes than Saffron Walden — 13 vs 26 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Danbury is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Danbury saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Vehicle crime while Saffron Walden had more Other theft and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Danbury recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 26).