Great Shelford vs Sible Hedingham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Great Shelford

CB2 · Cambridgeshire

183

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences42
  • Anti-social behaviour33
  • Shoplifting31

Sible Hedingham

CO9 · Essex

11

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences4
  • Other theft3
  • Anti-social behaviour2

Sible Hedingham has less crime — 11 vs 183 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Great Shelford recorded substantially more crime than Sible Hedingham in April 2026 — 183 incidents compared to 11, a 16.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Shelford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (31), while Sible Hedingham has more Other theft (3). 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 Sible Hedingham safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Sible Hedingham recorded fewer crimes than Great Shelford — 11 vs 183 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Sible Hedingham is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Great Shelford saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Sible Hedingham had more Other theft. Overall, Sible Hedingham recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 183).

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