Attleborough vs Harleston — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Attleborough

NR17 · Norfolk

55

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences29
  • Anti-social behaviour9
  • Criminal damage & arson6

Harleston

IP20 · Norfolk

10

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences3
  • Anti-social behaviour2
  • Criminal damage & arson2

Harleston has less crime — 10 vs 55 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Attleborough recorded substantially more crime than Harleston in April 2026 — 55 incidents compared to 10, a 5.5x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Attleborough records significantly more (29 vs 3 incidents). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Attleborough or Harleston safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Harleston recorded fewer crimes than Attleborough — 10 vs 55 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Harleston is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Attleborough and Harleston?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Attleborough recorded 29 incidents of this type vs 3 in Harleston. Overall, Harleston had fewer total crimes (10 vs 55).

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