Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM15 · Essex
31
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CB2 · Cambridgeshire
125
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Brentwood has less crime — 31 vs 125 incidents in February 2026.
Great Shelford recorded substantially more crime than Brentwood in February 2026 — 125 incidents compared to 31, a 4.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brentwood sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (5) and Vehicle crime (3), while Great Shelford has more Anti-social behaviour (15) and Shoplifting (14). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Brentwood recorded fewer crimes than Great Shelford — 31 vs 125 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Brentwood is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Brentwood saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime while Great Shelford had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Brentwood recorded fewer total crimes (31 vs 125).