Great Shelford vs Hardwick — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Great Shelford

CB2 · Cambridgeshire

183

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

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

Hardwick

CB3 · Cambridgeshire

97

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences19
  • Anti-social behaviour19
  • Other theft15

Hardwick has less crime — 97 vs 183 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Great Shelford recorded notably higher crime than Hardwick in April 2026 — 183 vs 97 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Shelford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (31), while Hardwick has more Other theft (15). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Great Shelford or Hardwick safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Hardwick recorded fewer crimes than Great Shelford — 97 vs 183 incidents. That is 47% fewer crimes. Hardwick is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Great Shelford saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Hardwick had more Other theft. Overall, Hardwick recorded fewer total crimes (97 vs 183).

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