Crime in Hardwick: statistics, rates and trends

149 crimes were recorded in Hardwick in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 57% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 57 reports (38% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hardwick has the 3,080th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Hardwick was highest in the year to July 2026 (149 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (66). Over the whole period it rose 39%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hardwick over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+68%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-28%).

Violence and sexual offences in Hardwick

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hardwick recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 68% on the year before. It made up 38.3% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Hardwick

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hardwick recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 14.1% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Hardwick

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hardwick recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Hardwick

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hardwick recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 1100% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Hardwick

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hardwick recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 140% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Hardwick

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hardwick recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Hardwick

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hardwick recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Hardwick

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hardwick recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Hardwick

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hardwick recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Hardwick

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hardwick recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hardwick, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hardwick.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Hardwick over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hardwick over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Hardwick has an estimated population of 3,070. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hardwick sits in decile 9.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Hardwick. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.