Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CB3 · Cambridgeshire
100
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CO11 · Essex
29
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Mistley has less crime — 29 vs 100 incidents in February 2026.
Hardwick recorded substantially more crime than Mistley in February 2026 — 100 incidents compared to 29, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hardwick sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (14) and Other theft (12), while Mistley has more Shoplifting (6) and 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, Mistley recorded fewer crimes than Hardwick — 29 vs 100 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Mistley 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 Mistley had more Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, Mistley recorded fewer total crimes (29 vs 100).