Great Shelford vs Soham — 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

Soham

CB7 · Cambridgeshire

1

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Drugs1

Soham has less crime — 1 vs 183 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Great Shelford recorded substantially more crime than Soham in April 2026 — 183 incidents compared to 1, a 183.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Shelford sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (42) and Anti-social behaviour (33), while Soham has more Drugs (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 Soham safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Soham recorded fewer crimes than Great Shelford — 1 vs 183 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Soham is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Great Shelford saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour while Soham had more Drugs. Overall, Soham recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 183).

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