Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CB10 · Essex
24
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CO9 · Essex
3
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Sible Hedingham has less crime — 3 vs 24 incidents in February 2026.
Saffron Walden recorded substantially more crime than Sible Hedingham in February 2026 — 24 incidents compared to 3, a 8.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Saffron Walden sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (13) and Anti-social behaviour (3), while Sible Hedingham has more Criminal damage & arson (1). 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, Sible Hedingham recorded fewer crimes than Saffron Walden — 3 vs 24 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Sible Hedingham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Saffron Walden saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour while Sible Hedingham had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Sible Hedingham recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 24).