Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CB9 · Suffolk
146
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CB10 · Essex
24
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Saffron Walden has less crime — 24 vs 146 incidents in February 2026.
Haverhill recorded substantially more crime than Saffron Walden in February 2026 — 146 incidents compared to 24, a 6.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Haverhill sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (16), while Saffron Walden has more Anti-social behaviour (3). 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 Haverhill — 24 vs 146 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Saffron Walden is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Haverhill saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Saffron Walden had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Saffron Walden recorded fewer total crimes (24 vs 146).