Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO6 · Essex
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CB3 · Cambridgeshire
97
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Fordham has less crime — 2 vs 97 incidents in April 2026.
Hardwick recorded substantially more crime than Fordham in April 2026 — 97 incidents compared to 2, a 48.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Fordham sees higher rates of Public order (1) and Criminal damage & arson (1), while Hardwick has more Violence & sexual offences (19) and Anti-social behaviour (19). 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, Fordham recorded fewer crimes than Hardwick — 2 vs 97 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Fordham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Fordham saw higher rates of Public order and Criminal damage & arson while Hardwick had more Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Fordham recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 97).