Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP20 · Norfolk
27
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NR16 · Norfolk
8
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Old Buckenham has less crime — 8 vs 27 incidents in February 2026.
Harleston recorded substantially more crime than Old Buckenham in February 2026 — 27 incidents compared to 8, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Harleston sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (2) and Criminal damage & arson (2), while Old Buckenham has more Burglary (1). 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, Old Buckenham recorded fewer crimes than Harleston — 8 vs 27 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Old Buckenham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Harleston saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Old Buckenham had more Burglary. Overall, Old Buckenham recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 27).