Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM18 · Essex
295
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CB10 · Essex
26
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Saffron Walden has less crime — 26 vs 295 incidents in April 2026.
Harlow recorded substantially more crime than Saffron Walden in April 2026 — 295 incidents compared to 26, a 11.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Harlow sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (119), while Saffron Walden has more Other theft (6). Harlow 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 Harlow — 26 vs 295 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Saffron Walden is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Harlow saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences while Saffron Walden had more Other theft. Overall, Saffron Walden recorded fewer total crimes (26 vs 295).