Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP26 · Norfolk
1
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
CB10 · Essex
25
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Methwold has less crime — 1 vs 25 incidents in March 2026.
Saffron Walden recorded substantially more crime than Methwold in March 2026 — 25 incidents compared to 1, a 25.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Methwold sees higher rates of Burglary (1), while Saffron Walden has more Violence & sexual offences (11) and 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 March 2026 Police data, Methwold recorded fewer crimes than Saffron Walden — 1 vs 25 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Methwold is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Methwold saw higher rates of Burglary while Saffron Walden had more Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Methwold recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 25).