Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP15 · Suffolk
9
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CO12 · Essex
77
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Aldeburgh has less crime — 9 vs 77 incidents in February 2026.
Harwich recorded substantially more crime than Aldeburgh in February 2026 — 77 incidents compared to 9, a 8.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aldeburgh sees higher rates of Burglary (1) and Other theft (1), while Harwich has more Anti-social behaviour (15) and Criminal damage & arson (10). 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, Aldeburgh recorded fewer crimes than Harwich — 9 vs 77 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Aldeburgh is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Aldeburgh saw higher rates of Burglary and Other theft while Harwich had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Aldeburgh recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 77).