Fakenham vs Halesworth — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Fakenham

NR21 · Norfolk

44

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences16
  • Shoplifting9
  • Anti-social behaviour5

Halesworth

IP19 · Suffolk

25

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences16
  • Weapons possession4
  • Other theft2

Halesworth has less crime — 25 vs 44 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Fakenham or Halesworth safer?

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.

What are the main differences in crime between Fakenham and Halesworth?

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).

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