Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SG8 · Cambridgeshire
45
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SG10 · Hertfordshire
5
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Much Hadham has less crime — 5 vs 45 incidents in April 2026.
Melbourn recorded substantially more crime than Much Hadham in April 2026 — 45 incidents compared to 5, a 9.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Melbourn sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (21) and Anti-social behaviour (7), while Much Hadham has more Drugs (1) and Vehicle crime (1). 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, Much Hadham recorded fewer crimes than Melbourn — 5 vs 45 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Much Hadham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Melbourn saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour while Much Hadham had more Drugs and Vehicle crime. Overall, Much Hadham recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 45).