Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CB10 · Essex
24
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CO10 · Suffolk
20
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Sudbury has less crime — 20 vs 24 incidents in February 2026.
Saffron Walden saw somewhat more crime than Sudbury in February 2026 (24 vs 20 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Saffron Walden sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (3), while Sudbury has more Drugs (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, Sudbury recorded fewer crimes than Saffron Walden — 20 vs 24 incidents. That is 17% fewer crimes. Sudbury is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Saffron Walden saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Sudbury had more Drugs. Overall, Sudbury recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 24).