Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP5 · Suffolk
22
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CB10 · Essex
24
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Kesgrave has less crime — 22 vs 24 incidents in February 2026.
Kesgrave and Saffron Walden recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 22 and 24 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kesgrave sees higher rates of Public order (2), while Saffron Walden has more Anti-social behaviour (3). 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, Kesgrave recorded fewer crimes than Saffron Walden — 22 vs 24 incidents. That is 8% fewer crimes. Kesgrave is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Kesgrave saw higher rates of Public order while Saffron Walden had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Kesgrave recorded fewer total crimes (22 vs 24).