Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO3 · Essex
113
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CB3 · Cambridgeshire
100
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Hardwick has less crime — 100 vs 113 incidents in February 2026.
Colchester and Hardwick recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 113 and 100 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Colchester sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (11), while Hardwick has more Other theft (12). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hardwick recorded fewer crimes than Colchester — 100 vs 113 incidents. That is 12% fewer crimes. Hardwick is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Colchester saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Hardwick had more Other theft. Overall, Hardwick recorded fewer total crimes (100 vs 113).