Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP20 · Norfolk
10
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CO16 · Essex
5
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Little Clacton has less crime — 5 vs 10 incidents in April 2026.
Harleston recorded notably higher crime than Little Clacton in April 2026 — 10 vs 5 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Harleston sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (2), while Little Clacton has more Shoplifting (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Little Clacton recorded fewer crimes than Harleston — 5 vs 10 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Little Clacton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Harleston saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Little Clacton had more Shoplifting. Overall, Little Clacton recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 10).