Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CB10 · Essex
26
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CM21 · Hertfordshire
55
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Saffron Walden has less crime — 26 vs 55 incidents in April 2026.
Sawbridgeworth recorded notably higher crime than Saffron Walden in April 2026 — 55 vs 26 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Saffron Walden sees higher rates of Other theft (6) and Public order (4), while Sawbridgeworth has more Violence & sexual offences (18) and Vehicle crime (8). 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 Sawbridgeworth — 26 vs 55 incidents. That is 53% fewer crimes. Saffron Walden is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Saffron Walden saw higher rates of Other theft and Public order while Sawbridgeworth had more Violence & sexual offences and Vehicle crime. Overall, Saffron Walden recorded fewer total crimes (26 vs 55).