Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CB2 · Cambridgeshire
146
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
IP24 · Norfolk
110
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
Thetford has less crime — 110 vs 146 incidents in March 2026.
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.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Thetford recorded fewer crimes than Great Shelford — 110 vs 146 incidents. That is 25% fewer crimes.
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).