Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM7 · Essex
68
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CB2 · Cambridgeshire
183
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Braintree has less crime — 68 vs 183 incidents in April 2026.
Great Shelford recorded substantially more crime than Braintree in April 2026 — 183 incidents compared to 68, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Braintree sees higher rates of Other theft (5), while Great Shelford has more Shoplifting (31). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Braintree recorded fewer crimes than Great Shelford — 68 vs 183 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Braintree is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Braintree saw higher rates of Other theft while Great Shelford had more Shoplifting. Overall, Braintree recorded fewer total crimes (68 vs 183).