Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CB2 · Cambridgeshire
146
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
CO16 · Essex
12
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Little Clacton has less crime — 12 vs 146 incidents in March 2026.
Great Shelford recorded substantially more crime than Little Clacton in March 2026 — 146 incidents compared to 12, a 12.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Shelford sees higher rates of Bicycle theft (21), while Little Clacton has more Other theft (2). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Little Clacton recorded fewer crimes than Great Shelford — 12 vs 146 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Little Clacton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Great Shelford saw higher rates of Bicycle theft while Little Clacton had more Other theft. Overall, Little Clacton recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 146).