Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR21 · Norfolk
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
IP19 · Suffolk
25
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Halesworth has less crime — 25 vs 44 incidents in February 2026.
Fakenham recorded notably higher crime than Halesworth in February 2026 — 44 vs 25 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Fakenham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (9) and Anti-social behaviour (5), while Halesworth has more Weapons possession (4) and Other theft (2). 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, Halesworth recorded fewer crimes than Fakenham — 25 vs 44 incidents. That is 43% fewer crimes. Halesworth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Fakenham saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Halesworth had more Weapons possession and Other theft. Overall, Halesworth recorded fewer total crimes (25 vs 44).