Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM6 · Essex
67
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CB2 · Cambridgeshire
183
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Great Dunmow has less crime — 67 vs 183 incidents in April 2026.
Great Shelford recorded substantially more crime than Great Dunmow in April 2026 — 183 incidents compared to 67, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Dunmow sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (13), 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, Great Dunmow recorded fewer crimes than Great Shelford — 67 vs 183 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Great Dunmow is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Great Dunmow saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Great Shelford had more Shoplifting. Overall, Great Dunmow recorded fewer total crimes (67 vs 183).