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Crime in Saffron Walden

Saffron Walden had 218 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 51.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 8th of 19 Uttlesford areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 5% above the middle Uttlesford area. Crime was up 7% on the three months before.

CB10, Uttlesford · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Saffron Walden

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51.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
8 of 19Uttlesford rank1st is the highest rate
+7%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common89 in 3 months

Month by month

68 Apr 54 May 81 Jun 80 Jul 80 Aug 58 Sep

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Saffron Walden. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence8941%
anti-social behaviour3617%
criminal damage2110%
shoplifting178%
theft157%
public order157%
vehicle crime63%
burglary52%

Saffron Walden against Uttlesford

TypeSaffron Walden per 1,000Middle Uttlesford areaChange
Violence20.916.5▲ 31%
Burglary1.21.3–
Vehicle crime1.43.2▼ 60%
Anti-social behaviour8.58.5▲ 38%
Theft and robbery4.72.5▼ 41%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Saffron Walden51.2▲ 7%
Great Chesterford50.3▲ 47%
Newport48.6▼ 34%
Ashdon9.1–
See every Uttlesford area ranked on the crime in Uttlesford page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Saffron Walden a safe area?

Saffron Walden had about 51.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 8 of 19 Uttlesford areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Saffron Walden?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was violence (89), followed by anti-social behaviour (36) and criminal damage (21).