Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM9 · Essex
57
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CB10 · Essex
26
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Saffron Walden has less crime — 26 vs 57 incidents in April 2026.
Heybridge recorded notably higher crime than Saffron Walden in April 2026 — 57 vs 26 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Heybridge sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (20) and Criminal damage & arson (8), while Saffron Walden has more Other theft (6) and Public order (4). 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 Heybridge — 26 vs 57 incidents. That is 54% fewer crimes. Saffron Walden is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Heybridge saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Criminal damage & arson while Saffron Walden had more Other theft and Public order. Overall, Saffron Walden recorded fewer total crimes (26 vs 57).