Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO7 · Essex
9
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CB2 · Cambridgeshire
183
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Elmstead has less crime — 9 vs 183 incidents in April 2026.
Great Shelford recorded substantially more crime than Elmstead in April 2026 — 183 incidents compared to 9, a 20.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Elmstead sees higher rates of Public order (2), while Great Shelford has more Anti-social behaviour (33). 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, Elmstead recorded fewer crimes than Great Shelford — 9 vs 183 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Elmstead is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Elmstead saw higher rates of Public order while Great Shelford had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Elmstead recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 183).