Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM11 · Essex
11
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CB3 · Cambridgeshire
97
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Essex has less crime — 11 vs 97 incidents in April 2026.
Hardwick recorded substantially more crime than Essex in April 2026 — 97 incidents compared to 11, a 8.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Essex sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (4) and Drugs (1), 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, Essex recorded fewer crimes than Hardwick — 11 vs 97 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Essex is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Essex saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Drugs while Hardwick had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Essex recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 97).