Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP20 · Norfolk
10
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
IP18 · Suffolk
17
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Harleston has less crime — 10 vs 17 incidents in April 2026.
Southwold recorded notably higher crime than Harleston in April 2026 — 17 vs 10 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Harleston sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (2) and Criminal damage & arson (2), while Southwold has more Other theft (5) and Public order (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Harleston recorded fewer crimes than Southwold — 10 vs 17 incidents. That is 41% fewer crimes. Harleston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Harleston saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Southwold had more Other theft and Public order. Overall, Harleston recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 17).