Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM14 · Essex
227
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CB2 · Cambridgeshire
125
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Great Shelford has less crime — 125 vs 227 incidents in February 2026.
Brentwood recorded notably higher crime than Great Shelford in February 2026 — 227 vs 125 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brentwood sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (20), while Great Shelford has more Anti-social behaviour (15). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Great Shelford recorded fewer crimes than Brentwood — 125 vs 227 incidents. That is 45% fewer crimes. Brentwood is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Brentwood saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Great Shelford had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Great Shelford recorded fewer total crimes (125 vs 227).