Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CB24 · Cambridgeshire
12
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CB10 · Essex
26
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Over has less crime — 12 vs 26 incidents in April 2026.
Saffron Walden recorded notably higher crime than Over in April 2026 — 26 vs 12 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Over sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (4) and Vehicle crime (2), while Saffron Walden has more Other theft (6) and 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, Over recorded fewer crimes than Saffron Walden — 12 vs 26 incidents. That is 54% fewer crimes. Over is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Over saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Vehicle crime while Saffron Walden had more Other theft and Public order. Overall, Over recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 26).