Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CB2 · Cambridgeshire
183
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CM17 · Essex
108
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Harlow has less crime — 108 vs 183 incidents in April 2026.
Great Shelford recorded notably higher crime than Harlow in April 2026 — 183 vs 108 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Shelford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (31), while Harlow has more Vehicle crime (15). 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, Harlow recorded fewer crimes than Great Shelford — 108 vs 183 incidents. That is 41% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Great Shelford saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Harlow had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Harlow recorded fewer total crimes (108 vs 183).