Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO2 · Essex
203
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CB2 · Cambridgeshire
183
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Great Shelford has less crime — 183 vs 203 incidents in April 2026.
Colchester and Great Shelford recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 203 and 183 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Colchester sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (18), while Great Shelford has more 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, Great Shelford recorded fewer crimes than Colchester — 183 vs 203 incidents. That is 10% fewer crimes. Colchester is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Colchester saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Great Shelford had more Shoplifting. Overall, Great Shelford recorded fewer total crimes (183 vs 203).