Burglary Rates in Saffron Walden Shire

Uttlesford, East of England, England

Data: 2025-04 to 2026-03 · Source: data.police.uk

Burglaries (12 months)

2.52 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

395

38.3 per 1,000 residents

25% below the UK average6% below the East of England regional average

How does Saffron Walden Shire rank?

Within Uttlesford

12 of 22 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

47th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-04 to 2026-03

Apr 25

May 25

Jun 25

Jul 25

Aug 25

Sept 25

Oct 25

Nov 25

Dec 25

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Feb 26

Mar 26

Crime breakdown

2025-04 to 2026-03

Violence & Sexual

170

43%

Other Crime

112

28%

Anti-social Behaviour

10%

Burglary

Vehicle Crime

Shoplifting

Drug Offences

Theft from Person

Robbery

Property mix in Saffron Walden Shire

Source: Census 2021 · 4,364 households

Detached 25%Semi-detached 33%Terraced 22%Flats 20%

The most common property type in Saffron Walden Shire is Semi-detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-04 to 2026-03.