Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM15 · Essex
31
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CB10 · Essex
24
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Saffron Walden has less crime — 24 vs 31 incidents in February 2026.
Brentwood saw somewhat more crime than Saffron Walden in February 2026 (31 vs 24 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brentwood sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (5) and Vehicle crime (3), while Saffron Walden has more Other theft (4) and Anti-social behaviour (3). 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, Saffron Walden recorded fewer crimes than Brentwood — 24 vs 31 incidents. That is 23% fewer crimes. Saffron Walden is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Brentwood saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime while Saffron Walden had more Other theft and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Saffron Walden recorded fewer total crimes (24 vs 31).