Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP6 · Suffolk
1
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CB10 · Essex
24
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Hemingstone has less crime — 1 vs 24 incidents in February 2026.
Saffron Walden recorded substantially more crime than Hemingstone in February 2026 — 24 incidents compared to 1, a 24.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hemingstone sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (1), while Saffron Walden has more Violence & sexual offences (13) and 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, Hemingstone recorded fewer crimes than Saffron Walden — 1 vs 24 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Hemingstone is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hemingstone saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Saffron Walden had more Violence & sexual offences and Other theft. Overall, Hemingstone recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 24).