Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO13 · Essex
28
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CB3 · Cambridgeshire
100
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Frinton and Walton has less crime — 28 vs 100 incidents in February 2026.
Hardwick recorded substantially more crime than Frinton and Walton in February 2026 — 100 incidents compared to 28, a 3.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Frinton and Walton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (4), 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, Frinton and Walton recorded fewer crimes than Hardwick — 28 vs 100 incidents. That is 72% fewer crimes. Frinton and Walton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Frinton and Walton saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Hardwick had more Other theft. Overall, Frinton and Walton recorded fewer total crimes (28 vs 100).