Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM11 · Essex
22
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CB3 · Cambridgeshire
100
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Essex has less crime — 22 vs 100 incidents in February 2026.
Hardwick recorded substantially more crime than Essex in February 2026 — 100 incidents compared to 22, a 4.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Essex sees higher rates of Drugs (3) and Public order (2), while Hardwick has more Anti-social behaviour (14) and 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, Essex recorded fewer crimes than Hardwick — 22 vs 100 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Essex is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Essex saw higher rates of Drugs and Public order while Hardwick had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Essex recorded fewer total crimes (22 vs 100).