Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO7 · Essex
9
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CB3 · Cambridgeshire
97
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Elmstead has less crime — 9 vs 97 incidents in April 2026.
Hardwick recorded substantially more crime than Elmstead in April 2026 — 97 incidents compared to 9, a 10.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Elmstead sees higher rates of Shoplifting (2) and Public order (2), while Hardwick has more Anti-social behaviour (19) and 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, Elmstead recorded fewer crimes than Hardwick — 9 vs 97 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Elmstead is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Elmstead saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Hardwick had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Elmstead recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 97).