Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM15 · Essex
31
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CB3 · Cambridgeshire
100
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Brentwood has less crime — 31 vs 100 incidents in February 2026.
Hardwick recorded substantially more crime than Brentwood in February 2026 — 100 incidents compared to 31, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brentwood sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (5) and Vehicle crime (3), while Hardwick has more Anti-social behaviour (14) and Other theft (12). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Brentwood recorded fewer crimes than Hardwick — 31 vs 100 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. Brentwood is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Brentwood saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime while Hardwick had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Brentwood recorded fewer total crimes (31 vs 100).