Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO4 · Essex
175
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CB3 · Cambridgeshire
97
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Hardwick has less crime — 97 vs 175 incidents in April 2026.
Colchester recorded notably higher crime than Hardwick in April 2026 — 175 vs 97 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Colchester sees higher rates of Shoplifting (16), while Hardwick has more Anti-social behaviour (19). 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 Colchester — 97 vs 175 incidents. That is 45% fewer crimes. Hardwick is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Colchester saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Hardwick had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Hardwick recorded fewer total crimes (97 vs 175).