Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CB2 · Cambridgeshire
183
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CB24 · Cambridgeshire
12
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Over has less crime — 12 vs 183 incidents in April 2026.
Great Shelford recorded substantially more crime than Over in April 2026 — 183 incidents compared to 12, a 15.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Shelford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (31), while Over has more Vehicle crime (2). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Over recorded fewer crimes than Great Shelford — 12 vs 183 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Over is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Great Shelford saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Over had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Over recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 183).