Hardwick vs Pakenham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Hardwick

CB3 · Cambridgeshire

136

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences38
  • Vehicle crime19
  • Anti-social behaviour16

Pakenham

IP31 · Suffolk

9

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences7
  • Anti-social behaviour1
  • Criminal damage & arson1

Pakenham has less crime — 9 vs 136 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Hardwick recorded substantially more crime than Pakenham in March 2026 — 136 incidents compared to 9, a 15.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hardwick sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (19), while Pakenham has more Criminal damage & arson (1). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hardwick or Pakenham safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Pakenham recorded fewer crimes than Hardwick — 9 vs 136 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Pakenham is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Hardwick saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Pakenham had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Pakenham recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 136).

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