Great Shelford vs Sudbury — 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

Sudbury

CO10 · Suffolk

12

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Other theft4
  • Violence & sexual offences3
  • Public order2

Sudbury has less crime — 12 vs 183 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Great Shelford recorded substantially more crime than Sudbury in April 2026 — 183 incidents compared to 12, a 15.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Shelford sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (33) and Shoplifting (31), while Sudbury has more Other theft (4) and Public order (2). 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 Sudbury safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Sudbury recorded fewer crimes than Great Shelford — 12 vs 183 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Sudbury is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Great Shelford saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Sudbury had more Other theft and Public order. Overall, Sudbury recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 183).

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