Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO12 · Essex
77
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
IP6 · Suffolk
1
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Hemingstone has less crime — 1 vs 77 incidents in February 2026.
Harwich recorded substantially more crime than Hemingstone in February 2026 — 77 incidents compared to 1, a 77.0x difference. 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, Hemingstone recorded fewer crimes than Harwich — 1 vs 77 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Hemingstone is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Harwich's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (32 incidents) while Hemingstone's was Criminal damage & arson (1 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.