Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CB22 · Cambridgeshire
1
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CB10 · Essex
26
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Little Shelford has less crime — 1 vs 26 incidents in April 2026.
Saffron Walden recorded substantially more crime than Little Shelford in April 2026 — 26 incidents compared to 1, a 26.0x difference. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Other theft dominating in each. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Little Shelford recorded fewer crimes than Saffron Walden — 1 vs 26 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Little Shelford is also below the national average for crime.
Both areas share Other theft as their top crime category. In April 2026, Little Shelford recorded 1 incidents of this type vs 6 in Saffron Walden. Total crime levels were broadly similar.