Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP19 · Suffolk
10
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CO12 · Essex
126
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Halesworth has less crime — 10 vs 126 incidents in April 2026.
Harwich recorded substantially more crime than Halesworth in April 2026 — 126 incidents compared to 10, a 12.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Halesworth sees higher rates of Robbery (1) and Burglary (1), while Harwich has more Shoplifting (21) and Criminal damage & arson (17). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Halesworth recorded fewer crimes than Harwich — 10 vs 126 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Halesworth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Halesworth saw higher rates of Robbery and Burglary while Harwich had more Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Halesworth recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 126).