Harleston vs Sproughton — 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

Sproughton

IP8 · Suffolk

1

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Public order1

Sproughton has less crime — 1 vs 27 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Harleston recorded substantially more crime than Sproughton in February 2026 — 27 incidents compared to 1, a 27.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Harleston sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (20) and Anti-social behaviour (2), while Sproughton has more Public order (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Harleston or Sproughton safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Sproughton recorded fewer crimes than Harleston — 1 vs 27 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Sproughton is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Harleston saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour while Sproughton had more Public order. Overall, Sproughton recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 27).

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