Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CB2 · Cambridgeshire
183
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CM18 · Essex
295
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Great Shelford has less crime — 183 vs 295 incidents in April 2026.
Harlow recorded notably higher crime than Great Shelford in April 2026 — 295 vs 183 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Shelford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (31), while Harlow has more Public order (21). 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 Shelford recorded fewer crimes than Harlow — 183 vs 295 incidents. That is 38% fewer crimes. Harlow is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Great Shelford saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Harlow had more Public order. Overall, Great Shelford recorded fewer total crimes (183 vs 295).