Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM14 · Essex
173
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CB3 · Cambridgeshire
97
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Hardwick has less crime — 97 vs 173 incidents in April 2026.
Brentwood recorded notably higher crime than Hardwick in April 2026 — 173 vs 97 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brentwood sees higher rates of Shoplifting (26) and Vehicle crime (19), while Hardwick has more Anti-social behaviour (19) and Other theft (15). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hardwick recorded fewer crimes than Brentwood — 97 vs 173 incidents. That is 44% fewer crimes. Hardwick is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Brentwood 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 173).