Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CB10 · Essex
24
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CM8 · Essex
125
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Saffron Walden has less crime — 24 vs 125 incidents in February 2026.
Witham recorded substantially more crime than Saffron Walden in February 2026 — 125 incidents compared to 24, a 5.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Saffron Walden sees higher rates of Other theft (4), while Witham has more Public order (22). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Saffron Walden recorded fewer crimes than Witham — 24 vs 125 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Saffron Walden is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Saffron Walden saw higher rates of Other theft while Witham had more Public order. Overall, Saffron Walden recorded fewer total crimes (24 vs 125).