Danbury vs Great Shelford — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Danbury

CM3 · Essex

13

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences5
  • Vehicle crime2
  • Drugs1

Great Shelford

CB2 · Cambridgeshire

183

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences42
  • Anti-social behaviour33
  • Shoplifting31

Danbury has less crime — 13 vs 183 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Danbury or Great Shelford safer?

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.

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

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).

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