The total recorded crimes in Hardwick, South Cambridgeshire, UK in May 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hardwick crime rate of 3.06 per 1,000 population.
It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Hardwick, encompassing approximately 3,263 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Hardwick, we need to analyze Hardwick crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to South Cambridgeshire:
In 2024, Hardwick demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Cambridgeshire average, with 91 crimes compared to 470.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hardwick recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 25 other areas in the South Cambridgeshire.
In 2023, Hardwick had fewer crimes than the South Cambridgeshire average, with 112 crimes compared to 423. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hardwick recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 25 other areas in the South Cambridgeshire.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in South Cambridgeshire, Hardwick has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.
In May 2025 the Hardwick has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 3.06 ranking 24th out of 25 in the South Cambridgeshire, UK
In 2024, the total Hardwick crimes were 91. The crime rate of Hardwick in 2024 was 27.89 (year) or 2.32 (month) ranking it 26 dangerous area in the South Cambridgeshire.
In 2023, the total crimes in Hardwick were around 112 crimes with yearly crime rate of 34.32 (year) or 2.86 (month) ranking 26 most dangerous area in the South Cambridgeshire.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Hardwick) | Crimes | Rank (Hardwick) | Crimes | Rank (Hardwick) | |
| Milton & Waterbeach | 117 | 1 | 1,323 | 1 | 1,207 | 1 |
| Harston & Comberton | 44 | 11 | 993 | 2 | 970 | 2 |
| Histon & Impington | 88 | 2 | 874 | 5 | 800 | 5 |
| Caxton & Papworth | 66 | 5 | 818 | 6 | 927 | 3 |
| Fen Ditton & Fulbourn | 74 | 4 | 977 | 3 | 822 | 4 |
| Cambourne | 84 | 3 | 976 | 4 | 766 | 6 |
| Longstanton | 56 | 6 | 597 | 8 | 235 | 17 |
| Melbourn | 46 | 10 | 554 | 9 | 624 | 7 |
| Duxford | 51 | 7 | 634 | 7 | 503 | 9 |
| Bar Hill | 25 | 18 | 382 | 12 | 527 | 8 |
| The Mordens | 49 | 8 | 439 | 11 | 289 | 15 |
| Sawston | 47 | 9 | 510 | 10 | 475 | 10 |
| Linton | 29 | 16 | 266 | 17 | 331 | 11 |
| Over & Willingham | 38 | 12 | 352 | 15 | 326 | 12 |
| Cottenham | 35 | 13 | 352 | 14 | 313 | 13 |
| Shelford | 34 | 14 | 366 | 13 | 292 | 14 |
| Barrington | 29 | 15 | 343 | 16 | 283 | 16 |
| Bassingbourn | 28 | 17 | 227 | 18 | 176 | 19 |
| Caldecote | 17 | 20 | 183 | 20 | 180 | 18 |
| Girton | 13 | 21 | 201 | 19 | 128 | 23 |
| Whittlesford | 18 | 19 | 172 | 21 | 159 | 21 |
| Gamlingay | 11 | 23 | 149 | 23 | 173 | 20 |
| Balsham | 8 | 25 | 146 | 24 | 134 | 22 |
| Swavesey | 12 | 22 | 160 | 22 | 119 | 25 |
| Foxton | 8 | 26 | 134 | 25 | 121 | 24 |
In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).
December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (1 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Other crime were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).
July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).
In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 5 |
| April 2025 | 5 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 7 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 6 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 1 |
A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 1 |
A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hardwick postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |