Great Shelford vs Methwold — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Great Shelford

CB2 · Cambridgeshire

146

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

  • Shoplifting31
  • Violence & sexual offences30
  • Bicycle theft21

Methwold

IP26 · Norfolk

1

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Burglary1

Methwold has less crime — 1 vs 146 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Great Shelford recorded substantially more crime than Methwold in March 2026 — 146 incidents compared to 1, a 146.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Shelford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (31) and Violence & sexual offences (30), while Methwold has more Burglary (1). 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 Methwold safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Methwold recorded fewer crimes than Great Shelford — 1 vs 146 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Methwold is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Great Shelford saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Violence & sexual offences while Methwold had more Burglary. Overall, Methwold recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 146).

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