Great Shelford vs Kesgrave — 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

Kesgrave

IP5 · Suffolk

36

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences17
  • Anti-social behaviour8
  • Criminal damage & arson6

Kesgrave has less crime — 36 vs 183 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Great Shelford recorded substantially more crime than Kesgrave in April 2026 — 183 incidents compared to 36, a 5.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Shelford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (31), while Kesgrave has more Criminal damage & arson (6). 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 Kesgrave safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Kesgrave recorded fewer crimes than Great Shelford — 36 vs 183 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Kesgrave is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Great Shelford saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Kesgrave had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Kesgrave recorded fewer total crimes (36 vs 183).

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