Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM3 · Essex
22
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CB3 · Cambridgeshire
100
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Danbury has less crime — 22 vs 100 incidents in February 2026.
Hardwick recorded substantially more crime than Danbury in February 2026 — 100 incidents compared to 22, a 4.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Danbury sees higher rates of Burglary (2), while Hardwick has more 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, Danbury recorded fewer crimes than Hardwick — 22 vs 100 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Danbury is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Danbury saw higher rates of Burglary while Hardwick had more Other theft. Overall, Danbury recorded fewer total crimes (22 vs 100).