Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CB10 · Essex
26
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CB8 · Cambridgeshire
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Woodditton has less crime — 2 vs 26 incidents in April 2026.
Saffron Walden recorded substantially more crime than Woodditton in April 2026 — 26 incidents compared to 2, a 13.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Saffron Walden sees higher rates of Other theft (6) and Anti-social behaviour (5), while Woodditton has more Bicycle theft (1) and 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 April 2026 Police data, Woodditton recorded fewer crimes than Saffron Walden — 2 vs 26 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Woodditton 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 Anti-social behaviour while Woodditton had more Bicycle theft and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Woodditton recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 26).