Aldeburgh vs Harwich — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Aldeburgh

IP15 · Suffolk

1

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour1

Harwich

CO12 · Essex

126

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences47
  • Shoplifting21
  • Criminal damage & arson17

Aldeburgh has less crime — 1 vs 126 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Harwich recorded substantially more crime than Aldeburgh in April 2026 — 126 incidents compared to 1, a 126.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aldeburgh sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (1), while Harwich has more Violence & sexual offences (47) and Shoplifting (21). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Aldeburgh or Harwich safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Aldeburgh recorded fewer crimes than Harwich — 1 vs 126 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Aldeburgh is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Aldeburgh and Harwich?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Aldeburgh saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Harwich had more Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting. Overall, Aldeburgh recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 126).

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