Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CB3 · Cambridgeshire
100
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CM9 · Essex
34
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Heybridge has less crime — 34 vs 100 incidents in February 2026.
Hardwick recorded substantially more crime than Heybridge in February 2026 — 100 incidents compared to 34, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hardwick sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (14) and Other theft (12), while Heybridge has more Shoplifting (7) and Public order (5). 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, Heybridge recorded fewer crimes than Hardwick — 34 vs 100 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Heybridge 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 Heybridge had more Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, Heybridge recorded fewer total crimes (34 vs 100).