Brandon vs Great Shelford — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Brandon

IP27 · Suffolk

5

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences4
  • Other crime1

Great Shelford

CB2 · Cambridgeshire

146

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

  • Shoplifting31
  • Violence & sexual offences30
  • Bicycle theft21

Brandon has less crime — 5 vs 146 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Great Shelford recorded substantially more crime than Brandon in March 2026 — 146 incidents compared to 5, a 29.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brandon sees higher rates of Other crime (1), while Great Shelford has more Shoplifting (31) and Bicycle theft (21). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Brandon or Great Shelford safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Brandon recorded fewer crimes than Great Shelford — 5 vs 146 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Brandon is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Brandon and Great Shelford?

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Brandon saw higher rates of Other crime while Great Shelford had more Shoplifting and Bicycle theft. Overall, Brandon recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 146).

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