Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP3 · Suffolk
202
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CB10 · Essex
26
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Saffron Walden has less crime — 26 vs 202 incidents in April 2026.
Ipswich recorded substantially more crime than Saffron Walden in April 2026 — 202 incidents compared to 26, a 7.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ipswich sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (92) and Shoplifting (32), while Saffron Walden has more Anti-social behaviour (5) and Public order (4). Ipswich 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 Ipswich — 26 vs 202 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Saffron Walden is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ipswich saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting while Saffron Walden had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Saffron Walden recorded fewer total crimes (26 vs 202).