Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM12 · Essex
98
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CB3 · Cambridgeshire
97
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Hardwick has less crime — 97 vs 98 incidents in April 2026.
Billericay and Hardwick recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 98 and 97 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Billericay sees higher rates of Shoplifting (25) and Vehicle crime (8), while Hardwick has more Anti-social behaviour (19) and Other theft (15). 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, Hardwick recorded fewer crimes than Billericay — 97 vs 98 incidents. That is 1% fewer crimes. Hardwick is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Billericay saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Vehicle crime while Hardwick had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Hardwick recorded fewer total crimes (97 vs 98).