Great Shelford vs Syleham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Great Shelford

CB2 · Cambridgeshire

125

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences34
  • Anti-social behaviour15
  • Shoplifting14

Syleham

IP21 · Suffolk

2

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Burglary1
  • Violence & sexual offences1

Syleham has less crime — 2 vs 125 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Great Shelford recorded substantially more crime than Syleham in February 2026 — 125 incidents compared to 2, a 62.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Shelford sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (15) and Shoplifting (14), while Syleham has more Burglary (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 Syleham safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Syleham recorded fewer crimes than Great Shelford — 2 vs 125 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Syleham is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Great Shelford saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Syleham had more Burglary. Overall, Syleham recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 125).

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