Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CB11 · Essex
5
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CB10 · Essex
26
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Newport has less crime — 5 vs 26 incidents in April 2026.
Saffron Walden recorded substantially more crime than Newport in April 2026 — 26 incidents compared to 5, a 5.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newport sees higher rates of Bicycle theft (1), while Saffron Walden has more Anti-social behaviour (5). 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, Newport recorded fewer crimes than Saffron Walden — 5 vs 26 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Newport is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Newport saw higher rates of Bicycle theft while Saffron Walden had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Newport recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 26).