Fakenham vs Halesworth — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Fakenham

NR21 · Norfolk

60

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences21
  • Shoplifting10
  • Anti-social behaviour7

Halesworth

IP19 · Suffolk

10

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences5
  • Robbery1
  • Burglary1

Halesworth has less crime — 10 vs 60 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Fakenham recorded substantially more crime than Halesworth in April 2026 — 60 incidents compared to 10, a 6.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Fakenham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (10) and Anti-social behaviour (7), while Halesworth has more Robbery (1) and Burglary (1). 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 April 2026 Police data, Halesworth recorded fewer crimes than Fakenham — 10 vs 60 incidents. That is 83% 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 April 2026, Fakenham saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Halesworth had more Robbery and Burglary. Overall, Halesworth recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 60).

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