Harleston vs Oulton Broad — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Harleston

IP20 · Norfolk

21

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences7
  • Anti-social behaviour6
  • Criminal damage & arson5

Oulton Broad

NR32 · Suffolk

174

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences65
  • Anti-social behaviour16
  • Criminal damage & arson16

Harleston has less crime — 21 vs 174 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Oulton Broad recorded substantially more crime than Harleston in March 2026 — 174 incidents compared to 21, a 8.3x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Oulton Broad records significantly more (65 vs 7 incidents). 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 Oulton Broad safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Harleston recorded fewer crimes than Oulton Broad — 21 vs 174 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Harleston is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Harleston and Oulton Broad?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In March 2026, Harleston recorded 7 incidents of this type vs 65 in Oulton Broad. Overall, Harleston had fewer total crimes (21 vs 174).

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