Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CB3 · Cambridgeshire
100
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CM5 · Essex
18
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ongar has less crime — 18 vs 100 incidents in February 2026.
Hardwick recorded substantially more crime than Ongar in February 2026 — 100 incidents compared to 18, a 5.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hardwick sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (14) and Other theft (12), while Ongar has more Vehicle crime (3) and Drugs (2). 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, Ongar recorded fewer crimes than Hardwick — 18 vs 100 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Ongar 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 Ongar had more Vehicle crime and Drugs. Overall, Ongar recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 100).