Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO8 · Essex
11
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CB2 · Cambridgeshire
125
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Bures Hamlet has less crime — 11 vs 125 incidents in February 2026.
Great Shelford recorded substantially more crime than Bures Hamlet in February 2026 — 125 incidents compared to 11, a 11.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bures Hamlet sees higher rates of Burglary (2) and Drugs (2), 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, Bures Hamlet recorded fewer crimes than Great Shelford — 11 vs 125 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Bures Hamlet is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bures Hamlet saw higher rates of Burglary and Drugs while Great Shelford had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Bures Hamlet recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 125).