Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP16 · Suffolk
30
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CB10 · Essex
26
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Saffron Walden has less crime — 26 vs 30 incidents in April 2026.
Leiston saw somewhat more crime than Saffron Walden in April 2026 (30 vs 26 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leiston sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (19), while Saffron Walden has more 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 Leiston — 26 vs 30 incidents. That is 13% fewer crimes. Saffron Walden is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Leiston saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences while Saffron Walden had more Public order. Overall, Saffron Walden recorded fewer total crimes (26 vs 30).