Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CB2 · Cambridgeshire
125
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CM18 · Essex
286
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Great Shelford has less crime — 125 vs 286 incidents in February 2026.
Harlow recorded notably higher crime than Great Shelford in February 2026 — 286 vs 125 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Shelford sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (15), while Harlow has more Criminal damage & arson (26). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Great Shelford recorded fewer crimes than Harlow — 125 vs 286 incidents. That is 56% fewer crimes. Harlow is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Great Shelford saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Harlow had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Great Shelford recorded fewer total crimes (125 vs 286).