Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM13 · Essex
24
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CB3 · Cambridgeshire
97
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Brentwood has less crime — 24 vs 97 incidents in April 2026.
Hardwick recorded substantially more crime than Brentwood in April 2026 — 97 incidents compared to 24, a 4.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brentwood sees higher rates of Drugs (3) and Vehicle crime (3), 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, Brentwood recorded fewer crimes than Hardwick — 24 vs 97 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Brentwood is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Brentwood saw higher rates of Drugs and Vehicle crime while Hardwick had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Brentwood recorded fewer total crimes (24 vs 97).