Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CB2 · Cambridgeshire
183
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CM21 · Hertfordshire
55
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Sawbridgeworth has less crime — 55 vs 183 incidents in April 2026.
Great Shelford recorded substantially more crime than Sawbridgeworth in April 2026 — 183 incidents compared to 55, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Shelford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (31), while Sawbridgeworth has more Vehicle crime (8). 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, Sawbridgeworth recorded fewer crimes than Great Shelford — 55 vs 183 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Sawbridgeworth 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 Sawbridgeworth had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Sawbridgeworth recorded fewer total crimes (55 vs 183).