Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP20 · Norfolk
27
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CB10 · Essex
24
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Saffron Walden has less crime — 24 vs 27 incidents in February 2026.
Harleston and Saffron Walden recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 27 and 24 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Harleston sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (2), 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 Harleston — 24 vs 27 incidents. That is 11% fewer crimes. Saffron Walden is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Harleston saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Saffron Walden had more Other theft. Overall, Saffron Walden recorded fewer total crimes (24 vs 27).