Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CB3 · Cambridgeshire
136
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
CO16 · Essex
12
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Little Clacton has less crime — 12 vs 136 incidents in March 2026.
Hardwick recorded substantially more crime than Little Clacton in March 2026 — 136 incidents compared to 12, a 11.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hardwick sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (19) and Anti-social behaviour (16), while Little Clacton has more Other theft (2) and Shoplifting (2). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Little Clacton recorded fewer crimes than Hardwick — 12 vs 136 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Little Clacton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Hardwick saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Anti-social behaviour while Little Clacton had more Other theft and Shoplifting. Overall, Little Clacton recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 136).