Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CB3 · Cambridgeshire
100
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CM18 · Essex
286
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Hardwick has less crime — 100 vs 286 incidents in February 2026.
Harlow recorded substantially more crime than Hardwick in February 2026 — 286 incidents compared to 100, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hardwick sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (14) and Other theft (12), while Harlow has more Criminal damage & arson (26) and Shoplifting (26). Hardwick is below the national average while Harlow is above, making Hardwick the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hardwick recorded fewer crimes than Harlow — 100 vs 286 incidents. That is 65% fewer crimes. Hardwick 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 Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting. Overall, Hardwick recorded fewer total crimes (100 vs 286).