Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO16 · Essex
7
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CB10 · Essex
24
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Little Clacton has less crime — 7 vs 24 incidents in February 2026.
Saffron Walden recorded substantially more crime than Little Clacton in February 2026 — 24 incidents compared to 7, a 3.4x difference. 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, Little Clacton recorded fewer crimes than Saffron Walden — 7 vs 24 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Little Clacton is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Little Clacton's top crime category was Other theft (2 incidents) while Saffron Walden's was Violence & sexual offences (13 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.