Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM14 · Essex
173
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CB2 · Cambridgeshire
183
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Brentwood has less crime — 173 vs 183 incidents in April 2026.
Brentwood and Great Shelford recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 173 and 183 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brentwood sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (19), while Great Shelford has more Anti-social behaviour (33). 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, Brentwood recorded fewer crimes than Great Shelford — 173 vs 183 incidents. That is 5% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Brentwood saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Great Shelford had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Brentwood recorded fewer total crimes (173 vs 183).