Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP20 · Norfolk
21
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
NR28 · Norfolk
77
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Harleston has less crime — 21 vs 77 incidents in March 2026.
North Walsham recorded substantially more crime than Harleston in March 2026 — 77 incidents compared to 21, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Harleston sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (5), while North Walsham has more Public order (8). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Harleston recorded fewer crimes than North Walsham — 21 vs 77 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Harleston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Harleston saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while North Walsham had more Public order. Overall, Harleston recorded fewer total crimes (21 vs 77).