Harleston vs Kesgrave — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Harleston

IP20 · Norfolk

27

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences20
  • Anti-social behaviour2
  • Criminal damage & arson2

Kesgrave

IP5 · Suffolk

22

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences11
  • Other theft3
  • Anti-social behaviour2

Kesgrave has less crime — 22 vs 27 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Harleston saw somewhat more crime than Kesgrave in February 2026 (27 vs 22 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Harleston sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (2), while Kesgrave has more Other theft (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Harleston or Kesgrave safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Kesgrave recorded fewer crimes than Harleston — 22 vs 27 incidents. That is 19% fewer crimes. Kesgrave is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Harleston saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Kesgrave had more Other theft. Overall, Kesgrave recorded fewer total crimes (22 vs 27).

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