Great Shelford vs Thetford — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Great Shelford

CB2 · Cambridgeshire

146

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

  • Shoplifting31
  • Violence & sexual offences30
  • Bicycle theft21

Thetford

IP24 · Norfolk

110

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences42
  • Anti-social behaviour20
  • Criminal damage & arson10

Thetford has less crime — 110 vs 146 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Great Shelford saw somewhat more crime than Thetford in March 2026 (146 vs 110 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Shelford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (31) and Bicycle theft (21), while Thetford has more Anti-social behaviour (20) and Criminal damage & arson (10). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

Get a detailed crime report

Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.

Get the full Great Shelford report — £4.99 Get the full Thetford report — £4.99
View Great Shelford area page → View Thetford area page →

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Shelford or Thetford safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Thetford recorded fewer crimes than Great Shelford — 110 vs 146 incidents. That is 25% fewer crimes.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Great Shelford saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Bicycle theft while Thetford had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Thetford recorded fewer total crimes (110 vs 146).

Compare other areas

Fulbourn vs ThetfordHardwick vs ThetfordImpington vs ThetfordGreat Shelford vs EyeGreat Shelford vs OvingtonGreat Shelford vs Wortham