Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CB1 · Cambridgeshire
473
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CB10 · Essex
26
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Saffron Walden has less crime — 26 vs 473 incidents in April 2026.
Fulbourn recorded substantially more crime than Saffron Walden in April 2026 — 473 incidents compared to 26, a 18.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Fulbourn sees higher rates of Shoplifting (121) and Violence & sexual offences (121), while Saffron Walden has more Other theft (6) and Public order (4). Fulbourn sits above the national average for recorded crime while Saffron Walden is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Saffron Walden recorded fewer crimes than Fulbourn — 26 vs 473 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Saffron Walden is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Fulbourn saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Violence & sexual offences while Saffron Walden had more Other theft and Public order. Overall, Saffron Walden recorded fewer total crimes (26 vs 473).