Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO3 · Essex
96
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CB2 · Cambridgeshire
183
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Colchester has less crime — 96 vs 183 incidents in April 2026.
Great Shelford recorded notably higher crime than Colchester in April 2026 — 183 vs 96 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Colchester sees higher rates of Public order (7), 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, Colchester recorded fewer crimes than Great Shelford — 96 vs 183 incidents. That is 48% fewer crimes. Colchester is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Colchester saw higher rates of Public order while Great Shelford had more Shoplifting. Overall, Colchester recorded fewer total crimes (96 vs 183).