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

NR7 · Norfolk

126

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences57
  • Shoplifting20
  • Anti-social behaviour15

Halesworth has less crime — 25 vs 126 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Norwich recorded substantially more crime than Halesworth in February 2026 — 126 incidents compared to 25, a 5.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Halesworth sees higher rates of Weapons possession (4) and Other theft (2), while Norwich has more Shoplifting (20) and Anti-social behaviour (15). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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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 126 incidents. That is 80% 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 Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Halesworth recorded fewer total crimes (25 vs 126).

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