Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CB2 · Cambridgeshire
183
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CM8 · Essex
164
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Witham has less crime — 164 vs 183 incidents in April 2026.
Great Shelford and Witham recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 183 and 164 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Shelford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (31), while Witham has more Public order (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Witham recorded fewer crimes than Great Shelford — 164 vs 183 incidents. That is 10% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Great Shelford saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Witham had more Public order. Overall, Witham recorded fewer total crimes (164 vs 183).