Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP16 · Suffolk
28
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CB10 · Essex
24
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Saffron Walden has less crime — 24 vs 28 incidents in February 2026.
Leiston saw somewhat more crime than Saffron Walden in February 2026 (28 vs 24 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leiston sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (9), while Saffron Walden has more Other theft (4). 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, Saffron Walden recorded fewer crimes than Leiston — 24 vs 28 incidents. That is 14% fewer crimes. Saffron Walden is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Leiston saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Saffron Walden had more Other theft. Overall, Saffron Walden recorded fewer total crimes (24 vs 28).