Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO7 · Essex
9
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CB10 · Essex
26
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Elmstead has less crime — 9 vs 26 incidents in April 2026.
Saffron Walden recorded substantially more crime than Elmstead in April 2026 — 26 incidents compared to 9, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Elmstead sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (3) and Shoplifting (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, Elmstead recorded fewer crimes than Saffron Walden — 9 vs 26 incidents. That is 65% fewer crimes. Elmstead is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Elmstead saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting while Saffron Walden had more Other theft and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Elmstead recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 26).