Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CB3 · Cambridgeshire
97
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CM20 · Essex
378
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Hardwick has less crime — 97 vs 378 incidents in April 2026.
Harlow recorded substantially more crime than Hardwick in April 2026 — 378 incidents compared to 97, a 3.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hardwick sees higher rates of Other theft (15), while Harlow has more Shoplifting (48). Hardwick is below the national average while Harlow is above, making Hardwick the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hardwick recorded fewer crimes than Harlow — 97 vs 378 incidents. That is 74% 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 Shoplifting. Overall, Hardwick recorded fewer total crimes (97 vs 378).