Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP20 · Norfolk
27
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
IP16 · Suffolk
28
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Harleston has less crime — 27 vs 28 incidents in February 2026.
Harleston and Leiston recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 27 and 28 incidents respectively. 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, Harleston recorded fewer crimes than Leiston — 27 vs 28 incidents. That is 4% fewer crimes. Harleston is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Harleston's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (20 incidents) while Leiston's was Criminal damage & arson (9 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.