Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CB10 · Essex
24
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CB5 · Cambridgeshire
272
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Saffron Walden has less crime — 24 vs 272 incidents in February 2026.
Stow cum Quy recorded substantially more crime than Saffron Walden in February 2026 — 272 incidents compared to 24, a 11.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Saffron Walden sees higher rates of Other theft (4), while Stow cum Quy has more Shoplifting (46). Saffron Walden is below the national average while Stow cum Quy is above, making Saffron Walden the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Saffron Walden recorded fewer crimes than Stow cum Quy — 24 vs 272 incidents. That is 91% 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 Stow cum Quy had more Shoplifting. Overall, Saffron Walden recorded fewer total crimes (24 vs 272).