Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP11 · Suffolk
84
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CB10 · Essex
24
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Saffron Walden has less crime — 24 vs 84 incidents in February 2026.
Felixstowe recorded substantially more crime than Saffron Walden in February 2026 — 84 incidents compared to 24, a 3.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Felixstowe sees higher rates of Burglary (6), while Saffron Walden has more 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, Saffron Walden recorded fewer crimes than Felixstowe — 24 vs 84 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Saffron Walden is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Felixstowe saw higher rates of Burglary while Saffron Walden had more Other theft. Overall, Saffron Walden recorded fewer total crimes (24 vs 84).