Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CB2 · Cambridgeshire
125
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CB24 · Cambridgeshire
12
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Over has less crime — 12 vs 125 incidents in February 2026.
Great Shelford recorded substantially more crime than Over in February 2026 — 125 incidents compared to 12, a 10.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Shelford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (14), while Over has more Criminal damage & arson (2). 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, Over recorded fewer crimes than Great Shelford — 12 vs 125 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Over 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 Over had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Over recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 125).