Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CB3 · Cambridgeshire
100
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
IP18 · Suffolk
20
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Southwold has less crime — 20 vs 100 incidents in February 2026.
Hardwick recorded substantially more crime than Southwold in February 2026 — 100 incidents compared to 20, a 5.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hardwick sees higher rates of Other theft (12), while Southwold has more 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, Southwold recorded fewer crimes than Hardwick — 20 vs 100 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Southwold 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 Southwold had more Public order. Overall, Southwold recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 100).