Hardwick vs Over — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Hardwick

CB3 · Cambridgeshire

100

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences25
  • Anti-social behaviour14
  • Other theft12

Over

CB24 · Cambridgeshire

12

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour5
  • Violence & sexual offences3
  • Criminal damage & arson2

Over has less crime — 12 vs 100 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Hardwick recorded substantially more crime than Over in February 2026 — 100 incidents compared to 12, a 8.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hardwick sees higher rates of Other theft (12), while Over has more Criminal damage & arson (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hardwick or Over safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Over recorded fewer crimes than Hardwick — 12 vs 100 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Over is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hardwick saw higher rates of Other theft while Over had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Over recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 100).

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