Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO3 · Essex
96
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CB3 · Cambridgeshire
97
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Colchester has less crime — 96 vs 97 incidents in April 2026.
Colchester and Hardwick recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 96 and 97 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Colchester sees higher rates of Public order (7), while Hardwick has more 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, Colchester recorded fewer crimes than Hardwick — 96 vs 97 incidents. That is 1% fewer crimes. Colchester is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Colchester saw higher rates of Public order while Hardwick had more Other theft. Overall, Colchester recorded fewer total crimes (96 vs 97).