Harleston vs Norwich — 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

Norwich

NR7 · Norfolk

126

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences57
  • Shoplifting20
  • Anti-social behaviour15

Harleston has less crime — 27 vs 126 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Norwich recorded substantially more crime than Harleston in February 2026 — 126 incidents compared to 27, a 4.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Harleston sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (2), while Norwich has more Shoplifting (20). 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 Norwich safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Harleston recorded fewer crimes than Norwich — 27 vs 126 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Harleston is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Harleston saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Norwich had more Shoplifting. Overall, Harleston recorded fewer total crimes (27 vs 126).

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