Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM11 · Essex
11
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CB10 · Essex
26
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Essex has less crime — 11 vs 26 incidents in April 2026.
Saffron Walden recorded notably higher crime than Essex in April 2026 — 26 vs 11 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Essex sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (4) and Violence & sexual offences (3), 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, Essex recorded fewer crimes than Saffron Walden — 11 vs 26 incidents. That is 58% fewer crimes. Essex is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Essex saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Violence & sexual offences while Saffron Walden had more Other theft and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Essex recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 26).