Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP19 · Suffolk
25
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NR16 · Norfolk
8
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Old Buckenham has less crime — 8 vs 25 incidents in February 2026.
Halesworth recorded substantially more crime than Old Buckenham in February 2026 — 25 incidents compared to 8, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Halesworth sees higher rates of Weapons possession (4) and Other theft (2), while Old Buckenham has more Burglary (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Old Buckenham recorded fewer crimes than Halesworth — 8 vs 25 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. Old Buckenham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Halesworth saw higher rates of Weapons possession and Other theft while Old Buckenham had more Burglary. Overall, Old Buckenham recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 25).