Hardwick vs Ipswich — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Hardwick

CB3 · Cambridgeshire

97

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences19
  • Anti-social behaviour19
  • Other theft15

Ipswich

IP1 · Suffolk

407

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences163
  • Shoplifting102
  • Public order28

Hardwick has less crime — 97 vs 407 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Ipswich recorded substantially more crime than Hardwick in April 2026 — 407 incidents compared to 97, a 4.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hardwick sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (19) and Other theft (15), while Ipswich has more Shoplifting (102) and Public order (28). Hardwick is below the national average while Ipswich is above, making Hardwick the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hardwick or Ipswich safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Hardwick recorded fewer crimes than Ipswich — 97 vs 407 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Hardwick is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Hardwick and Ipswich?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hardwick saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Other theft while Ipswich had more Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, Hardwick recorded fewer total crimes (97 vs 407).

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