Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM2 · Essex
167
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CB3 · Cambridgeshire
100
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Hardwick has less crime — 100 vs 167 incidents in February 2026.
Great Baddow recorded notably higher crime than Hardwick in February 2026 — 167 vs 100 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Baddow sees higher rates of Shoplifting (15), while Hardwick has more Anti-social behaviour (14). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hardwick recorded fewer crimes than Great Baddow — 100 vs 167 incidents. That is 40% fewer crimes. Hardwick is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Great Baddow saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Hardwick had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Hardwick recorded fewer total crimes (100 vs 167).