Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CB2 · Cambridgeshire
183
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CM9 · Essex
57
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Heybridge has less crime — 57 vs 183 incidents in April 2026.
Great Shelford recorded substantially more crime than Heybridge in April 2026 — 183 incidents compared to 57, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Shelford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (31), while Heybridge has more Criminal damage & arson (8). 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, Heybridge recorded fewer crimes than Great Shelford — 57 vs 183 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. Heybridge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Great Shelford saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Heybridge had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Heybridge recorded fewer total crimes (57 vs 183).