Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CB2 · Cambridgeshire
125
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CB23 · Cambridgeshire
21
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Highfields has less crime — 21 vs 125 incidents in February 2026.
Great Shelford recorded substantially more crime than Highfields in February 2026 — 125 incidents compared to 21, a 6.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Shelford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (14), while Highfields has more Public order (3). 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, Highfields recorded fewer crimes than Great Shelford — 21 vs 125 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Highfields is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Great Shelford saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Highfields had more Public order. Overall, Highfields recorded fewer total crimes (21 vs 125).