Halesworth vs Norwich — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Halesworth

IP19 · Suffolk

25

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences16
  • Weapons possession4
  • Other theft2

Norwich

NR3 · Norfolk

483

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences171
  • Anti-social behaviour79
  • Shoplifting63

Halesworth has less crime — 25 vs 483 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Norwich recorded substantially more crime than Halesworth in February 2026 — 483 incidents compared to 25, a 19.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Halesworth sees higher rates of Weapons possession (4) and Other theft (2), while Norwich has more Anti-social behaviour (79) and Shoplifting (63). Halesworth is below the national average while Norwich is above, making Halesworth the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Halesworth or Norwich safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Halesworth recorded fewer crimes than Norwich — 25 vs 483 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Halesworth is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Halesworth and Norwich?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Halesworth saw higher rates of Weapons possession and Other theft while Norwich had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Halesworth recorded fewer total crimes (25 vs 483).

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