Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CB3 · Cambridgeshire
100
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CB23 · Cambridgeshire
21
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Highfields has less crime — 21 vs 100 incidents in February 2026.
Hardwick recorded substantially more crime than Highfields in February 2026 — 100 incidents compared to 21, a 4.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hardwick sees higher rates of Other theft (12), while Highfields has more Public order (3). 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, Highfields recorded fewer crimes than Hardwick — 21 vs 100 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Highfields is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hardwick saw higher rates of Other theft while Highfields had more Public order. Overall, Highfields recorded fewer total crimes (21 vs 100).