Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM3 · Essex
13
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CB2 · Cambridgeshire
183
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Danbury has less crime — 13 vs 183 incidents in April 2026.
Great Shelford recorded substantially more crime than Danbury in April 2026 — 183 incidents compared to 13, a 14.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Danbury sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (2) and Drugs (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, Danbury recorded fewer crimes than Great Shelford — 13 vs 183 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Danbury is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Danbury saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Drugs while Great Shelford had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Danbury recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 183).