Great Yarmouth vs Harleston — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Great Yarmouth

NR29 · Norfolk

5

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences3
  • Other theft1
  • Shoplifting1

Harleston

IP20 · Norfolk

21

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences7
  • Anti-social behaviour6
  • Criminal damage & arson5

Great Yarmouth has less crime — 5 vs 21 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Harleston recorded substantially more crime than Great Yarmouth in March 2026 — 21 incidents compared to 5, a 4.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Yarmouth sees higher rates of Other theft (1) and Shoplifting (1), while Harleston has more Anti-social behaviour (6) and Criminal damage & arson (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Great Yarmouth or Harleston safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Great Yarmouth recorded fewer crimes than Harleston — 5 vs 21 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Great Yarmouth is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Great Yarmouth and Harleston?

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Great Yarmouth saw higher rates of Other theft and Shoplifting while Harleston had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Great Yarmouth recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 21).

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