Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CB3 · Cambridgeshire
100
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CM17 · Essex
70
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Harlow has less crime — 70 vs 100 incidents in February 2026.
Hardwick saw somewhat more crime than Harlow in February 2026 (100 vs 70 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hardwick sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (14) and Other theft (12), while Harlow has more Vehicle crime (7) and Criminal damage & arson (6). 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, Harlow recorded fewer crimes than Hardwick — 70 vs 100 incidents. That is 30% fewer crimes. Harlow is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hardwick saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Other theft while Harlow had more Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Harlow recorded fewer total crimes (70 vs 100).