Great Yarmouth vs Halesworth — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Great Yarmouth

NR30 · Norfolk

312

crimes in March 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences129
  • Anti-social behaviour60
  • Criminal damage & arson28

Halesworth

IP19 · Suffolk

28

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences9
  • Criminal damage & arson6
  • Public order5

Halesworth has less crime — 28 vs 312 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Great Yarmouth recorded substantially more crime than Halesworth in March 2026 — 312 incidents compared to 28, a 11.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Yarmouth sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (60), while Halesworth has more Public order (5). Great Yarmouth sits above the national average for recorded crime while Halesworth is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Great Yarmouth or Halesworth safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Halesworth recorded fewer crimes than Great Yarmouth — 28 vs 312 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Halesworth is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Great Yarmouth saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Halesworth had more Public order. Overall, Halesworth recorded fewer total crimes (28 vs 312).

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