Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP20 · Norfolk
27
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NR12 · Norfolk
3
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Smallburgh has less crime — 3 vs 27 incidents in February 2026.
Harleston recorded substantially more crime than Smallburgh in February 2026 — 27 incidents compared to 3, a 9.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Harleston sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (2) and Criminal damage & arson (2), while Smallburgh has more Public order (1) and Weapons possession (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, Smallburgh recorded fewer crimes than Harleston — 3 vs 27 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Smallburgh 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 Smallburgh had more Public order and Weapons possession. Overall, Smallburgh recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 27).