Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CB6 · Cambridgeshire
1
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CB10 · Essex
24
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Downham has less crime — 1 vs 24 incidents in February 2026.
Saffron Walden recorded substantially more crime than Downham in February 2026 — 24 incidents compared to 1, a 24.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Downham sees higher rates of Public order (1), while Saffron Walden has more Violence & sexual offences (13) and Other theft (4). 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, Downham recorded fewer crimes than Saffron Walden — 1 vs 24 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Downham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Downham saw higher rates of Public order while Saffron Walden had more Violence & sexual offences and Other theft. Overall, Downham recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 24).