Crime Rates at Whiteshot Way, Saffron Walden, CB10 2AW

Whiteshot Way area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Ashdon , and the 17th lowest crime rate of 263 local areas in Uttlesford .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Whiteshot Way (CB10 2AW) in the last 12 months was 9.7 per 1,000 residents and was 65.6% lower than the Ashdon average (28.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -40.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 7.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -59.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Whiteshot Way (CB10 2AW), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Strachey Close, where police recorded 5 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Hawkins Place (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.