Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CB3 · Cambridgeshire
100
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
IP16 · Suffolk
28
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Leiston has less crime — 28 vs 100 incidents in February 2026.
Hardwick recorded substantially more crime than Leiston in February 2026 — 100 incidents compared to 28, a 3.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hardwick sees higher rates of Other theft (12), while Leiston has more Criminal damage & arson (9). 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, Leiston recorded fewer crimes than Hardwick — 28 vs 100 incidents. That is 72% fewer crimes. Leiston 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 Leiston had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Leiston recorded fewer total crimes (28 vs 100).