Harleston vs Syleham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Harleston

IP20 · Norfolk

10

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences3
  • Anti-social behaviour2
  • Criminal damage & arson2

Syleham

IP21 · Suffolk

1

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Vehicle crime1

Syleham has less crime — 1 vs 10 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Harleston recorded substantially more crime than Syleham in April 2026 — 10 incidents compared to 1, a 10.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Harleston sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (3) and Anti-social behaviour (2), while Syleham has more Vehicle crime (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 Syleham safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Syleham recorded fewer crimes than Harleston — 1 vs 10 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Syleham is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Harleston saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour while Syleham had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Syleham recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 10).

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