Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO13 · Essex
58
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CB10 · Essex
26
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Saffron Walden has less crime — 26 vs 58 incidents in April 2026.
Frinton and Walton recorded notably higher crime than Saffron Walden in April 2026 — 58 vs 26 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Frinton and Walton sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (31) and Shoplifting (5), 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, Saffron Walden recorded fewer crimes than Frinton and Walton — 26 vs 58 incidents. That is 55% fewer crimes. Saffron Walden is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Frinton and Walton saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting while Saffron Walden had more Other theft and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Saffron Walden recorded fewer total crimes (26 vs 58).