Harwich vs Syleham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Harwich

CO12 · Essex

126

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences47
  • Shoplifting21
  • Criminal damage & arson17

Syleham

IP21 · Suffolk

1

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Vehicle crime1

Syleham has less crime — 1 vs 126 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Harwich recorded substantially more crime than Syleham in April 2026 — 126 incidents compared to 1, a 126.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Harwich sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (47) and Shoplifting (21), while Syleham has more Vehicle crime (1). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Harwich or Syleham safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Syleham recorded fewer crimes than Harwich — 1 vs 126 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Syleham is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Harwich saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting while Syleham had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Syleham recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 126).

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