Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO15 · Essex
320
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CB3 · Cambridgeshire
100
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Hardwick has less crime — 100 vs 320 incidents in February 2026.
Clacton-on-Sea recorded substantially more crime than Hardwick in February 2026 — 320 incidents compared to 100, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Clacton-on-Sea sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (25), while Hardwick has more Other theft (12). Clacton-on-Sea 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 February 2026 Police data, Hardwick recorded fewer crimes than Clacton-on-Sea — 100 vs 320 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. Hardwick is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Clacton-on-Sea saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Hardwick had more Other theft. Overall, Hardwick recorded fewer total crimes (100 vs 320).