Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO13 · Essex
58
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CB3 · Cambridgeshire
97
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Frinton and Walton has less crime — 58 vs 97 incidents in April 2026.
Hardwick recorded notably higher crime than Frinton and Walton in April 2026 — 97 vs 58 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Frinton and Walton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (5) and Other crime (4), 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, Frinton and Walton recorded fewer crimes than Hardwick — 58 vs 97 incidents. That is 40% fewer crimes. Frinton and Walton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Frinton and Walton saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Other crime while Hardwick had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Frinton and Walton recorded fewer total crimes (58 vs 97).