Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CB10 · Essex
26
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CM8 · Essex
164
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Saffron Walden has less crime — 26 vs 164 incidents in April 2026.
Witham recorded substantially more crime than Saffron Walden in April 2026 — 164 incidents compared to 26, a 6.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Saffron Walden sees higher rates of Other theft (6), while Witham has more Violence & sexual offences (75). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Saffron Walden recorded fewer crimes than Witham — 26 vs 164 incidents. That is 84% 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 while Witham had more Violence & sexual offences. Overall, Saffron Walden recorded fewer total crimes (26 vs 164).