Ipswich vs Saffron Walden — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Ipswich

IP4 · Suffolk

309

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences121
  • Shoplifting66
  • Criminal damage & arson33

Saffron Walden

CB10 · Essex

26

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Other theft6
  • Anti-social behaviour5
  • Public order4

Saffron Walden has less crime — 26 vs 309 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Ipswich recorded substantially more crime than Saffron Walden in April 2026 — 309 incidents compared to 26, a 11.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ipswich sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (121) and Shoplifting (66), while Saffron Walden has more Other theft (6) and Anti-social behaviour (5). 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Ipswich or Saffron Walden safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Saffron Walden recorded fewer crimes than Ipswich — 26 vs 309 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Saffron Walden is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Ipswich and Saffron Walden?

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 Other theft and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Saffron Walden recorded fewer total crimes (26 vs 309).

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