Bures Hamlet vs Great Shelford — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Bures Hamlet

CO8 · Essex

11

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences4
  • Burglary2
  • Drugs2

Great Shelford

CB2 · Cambridgeshire

125

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences34
  • Anti-social behaviour15
  • Shoplifting14

Bures Hamlet has less crime — 11 vs 125 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Bures Hamlet or Great Shelford safer?

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.

What are the main differences in crime between Bures Hamlet and Great Shelford?

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).

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