Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CB3 · Cambridgeshire
97
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CO12 · Essex
126
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Hardwick has less crime — 97 vs 126 incidents in April 2026.
Harwich saw somewhat more crime than Hardwick in April 2026 (126 vs 97 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hardwick sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (19) and Other theft (15), while Harwich has more Shoplifting (21) and Criminal damage & arson (17). 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 Harwich — 97 vs 126 incidents. That is 23% 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 Anti-social behaviour and Other theft while Harwich had more Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Hardwick recorded fewer total crimes (97 vs 126).