Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP20 · Norfolk
10
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
IP24 · Norfolk
135
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Harleston has less crime — 10 vs 135 incidents in April 2026.
Thetford recorded substantially more crime than Harleston in April 2026 — 135 incidents compared to 10, a 13.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Harleston sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (2), while Thetford has more Public order (9). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Harleston recorded fewer crimes than Thetford — 10 vs 135 incidents. That is 93% 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 Criminal damage & arson while Thetford had more Public order. Overall, Harleston recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 135).