Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CB3 · Cambridgeshire
97
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CM4 · Essex
17
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ingatestone has less crime — 17 vs 97 incidents in April 2026.
Hardwick recorded substantially more crime than Ingatestone in April 2026 — 97 incidents compared to 17, a 5.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hardwick sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (19) and Other theft (15), while Ingatestone has more Burglary (3) and Criminal damage & arson (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Ingatestone recorded fewer crimes than Hardwick — 17 vs 97 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Ingatestone 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 Ingatestone had more Burglary and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ingatestone recorded fewer total crimes (17 vs 97).