Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP5 · Suffolk
36
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CB10 · Essex
26
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Saffron Walden has less crime — 26 vs 36 incidents in April 2026.
Kesgrave saw somewhat more crime than Saffron Walden in April 2026 (36 vs 26 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kesgrave sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (17) and Criminal damage & arson (6), 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 Kesgrave — 26 vs 36 incidents. That is 28% fewer crimes. Saffron Walden is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kesgrave 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 36).