Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CB23 · Cambridgeshire
26
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CB10 · Essex
26
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Both areas recorded the same number of crimes (26) in April 2026.
Highfields and Saffron Walden recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 26 and 26 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Highfields sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (12), while Saffron Walden has more Public order (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Highfields and Saffron Walden recorded identical crime totals in April 2026 (26 incidents each). The full reports reveal differences in crime type and trend that the headline figure doesn't capture.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Highfields saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences while Saffron Walden had more Public order. Total crime levels were similar.