Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CB3 · Cambridgeshire
97
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CM17 · Essex
108
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Hardwick has less crime — 97 vs 108 incidents in April 2026.
Hardwick and Harlow recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 97 and 108 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hardwick sees higher rates of Other theft (15), while Harlow has more Vehicle crime (15). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hardwick recorded fewer crimes than Harlow — 97 vs 108 incidents. That is 10% fewer crimes. Hardwick is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hardwick saw higher rates of Other theft while Harlow had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Hardwick recorded fewer total crimes (97 vs 108).