Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM23 · Hertfordshire
218
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CB3 · Cambridgeshire
97
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Hardwick has less crime — 97 vs 218 incidents in April 2026.
Bishops Stortford recorded notably higher crime than Hardwick in April 2026 — 218 vs 97 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bishops Stortford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (35), while Hardwick has more Other theft (15). Bishops Stortford sits above the national average for recorded crime while Hardwick is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hardwick recorded fewer crimes than Bishops Stortford — 97 vs 218 incidents. That is 56% fewer crimes. Hardwick is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bishops Stortford saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Hardwick had more Other theft. Overall, Hardwick recorded fewer total crimes (97 vs 218).