Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR31 · Norfolk
239
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
IP19 · Suffolk
28
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Halesworth has less crime — 28 vs 239 incidents in March 2026.
Great Yarmouth recorded substantially more crime than Halesworth in March 2026 — 239 incidents compared to 28, a 8.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Yarmouth sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (34), while Halesworth has more Criminal damage & arson (6). 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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Based on March 2026 Police data, Halesworth recorded fewer crimes than Great Yarmouth — 28 vs 239 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Halesworth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Great Yarmouth saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Halesworth had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Halesworth recorded fewer total crimes (28 vs 239).