Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO8 · Essex
3
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CB2 · Cambridgeshire
183
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Bures Hamlet has less crime — 3 vs 183 incidents in April 2026.
Great Shelford recorded substantially more crime than Bures Hamlet in April 2026 — 183 incidents compared to 3, a 61.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bures Hamlet sees higher rates of Public order (1) and Criminal damage & arson (1), 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, Bures Hamlet recorded fewer crimes than Great Shelford — 3 vs 183 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Bures Hamlet is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bures Hamlet saw higher rates of Public order and Criminal damage & arson while Great Shelford had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Bures Hamlet recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 183).