Great Shelford vs Heybridge — 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

Heybridge

CM9 · Essex

57

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences20
  • Anti-social behaviour9
  • Criminal damage & arson8

Heybridge has less crime — 57 vs 183 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Great Shelford or Heybridge safer?

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.

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

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).

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