Great Baddow vs Great Shelford — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Great Baddow

CM2 · Essex

243

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences83
  • Anti-social behaviour38
  • Shoplifting23

Great Shelford

CB2 · Cambridgeshire

183

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

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

Great Shelford has less crime — 183 vs 243 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Great Baddow saw somewhat more crime than Great Shelford in April 2026 (243 vs 183 incidents). Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Great Baddow records significantly more (83 vs 42 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Great Baddow or Great Shelford safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Great Shelford recorded fewer crimes than Great Baddow — 183 vs 243 incidents. That is 25% fewer crimes. Great Baddow is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Great Baddow recorded 83 incidents of this type vs 42 in Great Shelford. Overall, Great Shelford had fewer total crimes (183 vs 243).

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