Crime in Hardwick: statistics, rates and trends
156 crimes were recorded in Hardwick in the 12 months to August 2026, 50.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 62% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (57), anti-social behaviour (23) and drugs (14) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,995th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Hardwick | South Cambridgeshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 156 | 10,190 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 50.8 | 59.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +62% | +11% | -1% |
| Population | 3,070 | 172,544 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Hardwick of any year here (156 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 43%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 156 | 50.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 96 | 31.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 85 | 27.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 117 | 38.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 79 | 25.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 78 | 25.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 65 | 21.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 80 | 26.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 109 | 35.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 16 |
| July 2026 | 16 |
| June 2026 | 14 |
| May 2026 | 19 |
| April 2026 | 4 |
| March 2026 | 4 |
| February 2026 | 9 |
| January 2026 | 14 |
| December 2025 | 11 |
| November 2025 | 25 |
| October 2025 | 14 |
| September 2025 | 10 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (51% below) and violence and sexual offences (46% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 35 to 57, while anti-social behaviour fell from 29 to 23.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 57 | 18.6 | 34.2 | +63% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 7.5 | 15.4 | -21% |
| Drugs | 14 | 4.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 4.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 13 | 4.2 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 4.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 7 | 2.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 2.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Public order | 6 | 2.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hardwick; the highest is Histon & Impington (79.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Girton, South Cambridgeshire (35.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hardwick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldecote | 128 | 37.7 | -26% |
| Bar Hill | 360 | 70.8 | +39% |
| Cambourne | 748 | 53.8 | +6% |
| Girton | 169 | 35.2 | -31% |
| Harston & Comberton | 517 | 46.6 | -8% |
| Histon & Impington | 934 | 79.2 | +56% |
| Longstanton | 704 | 77.6 | +53% |
| Caxton & Papworth | 368 | 47.3 | -7% |
The 10 locations below account for 90% of the crime recorded in Hardwick over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Apple Tree Close” (29).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Apple Tree Close | 29 |
| On or near Lark Rise | 23 |
| On or near Meridian Close | 23 |
| On or near Russet Walk | 17 |
| On or near Bramley Way | 14 |
| On or near Jacklin Close | 12 |
| On or near Laxton Avenue | 10 |
| On or near Grace Crescent | 5 |
| On or near Blenheim Way | 4 |
| On or near Egremont Road | 4 |
Of the 133 crimes in Hardwick with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 23 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 50 | 37.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 37 | 27.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 20 | 15.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 4.5% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 3.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 3.8% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
Hardwick has an estimated population of 3,070 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.2%, against 23.3%), less social housing (7.7%, against 17.1%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (9.8%, against 18.2%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hardwick average decile 9.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Hardwick | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 45.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hardwick a safe place to live?
Hardwick recorded 50.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,995th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Hardwick?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 57 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (23).
Is crime in Hardwick going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hardwick was up 62% on the year before: 156 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 96 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hardwick?
About 3,070 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hardwick?
Hardwick is policed by Cambridgeshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.