Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO8 · Essex
3
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
IP20 · Norfolk
10
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Bures Hamlet has less crime — 3 vs 10 incidents in April 2026.
Harleston recorded substantially more crime than Bures Hamlet in April 2026 — 10 incidents compared to 3, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bures Hamlet sees higher rates of Public order (1), while Harleston has more Anti-social behaviour (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bures Hamlet recorded fewer crimes than Harleston — 3 vs 10 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Bures Hamlet is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bures Hamlet saw higher rates of Public order while Harleston had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Bures Hamlet recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 10).