Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM16 · Essex
72
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CB2 · Cambridgeshire
183
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Epping has less crime — 72 vs 183 incidents in April 2026.
Great Shelford recorded substantially more crime than Epping in April 2026 — 183 incidents compared to 72, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Epping sees higher rates of Other theft (8), 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, Epping recorded fewer crimes than Great Shelford — 72 vs 183 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Epping is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Epping saw higher rates of Other theft while Great Shelford had more Shoplifting. Overall, Epping recorded fewer total crimes (72 vs 183).