Harleston vs Haverhill — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Harleston

IP20 · Norfolk

10

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences3
  • Anti-social behaviour2
  • Criminal damage & arson2

Haverhill

CB9 · Suffolk

160

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences82
  • Anti-social behaviour14
  • Criminal damage & arson13

Harleston has less crime — 10 vs 160 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Haverhill recorded substantially more crime than Harleston in April 2026 — 160 incidents compared to 10, a 16.0x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Haverhill records significantly more (82 vs 3 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Harleston or Haverhill safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Harleston recorded fewer crimes than Haverhill — 10 vs 160 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Harleston is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Harleston and Haverhill?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Harleston recorded 3 incidents of this type vs 82 in Haverhill. Overall, Harleston had fewer total crimes (10 vs 160).

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