Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM15 · Essex
34
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CB2 · Cambridgeshire
183
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Brentwood has less crime — 34 vs 183 incidents in April 2026.
Great Shelford recorded substantially more crime than Brentwood in April 2026 — 183 incidents compared to 34, a 5.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brentwood sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (8) and Drugs (3), while Great Shelford has more Anti-social behaviour (33) and 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, Brentwood recorded fewer crimes than Great Shelford — 34 vs 183 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Brentwood is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Brentwood saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Drugs while Great Shelford had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Brentwood recorded fewer total crimes (34 vs 183).