Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CB2 · Cambridgeshire
183
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CB23 · Cambridgeshire
26
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Highfields has less crime — 26 vs 183 incidents in April 2026.
Great Shelford recorded substantially more crime than Highfields in April 2026 — 183 incidents compared to 26, a 7.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Shelford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (31), while Highfields has more Other theft (3). 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, Highfields recorded fewer crimes than Great Shelford — 26 vs 183 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Highfields 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 Highfields had more Other theft. Overall, Highfields recorded fewer total crimes (26 vs 183).