Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO12 · Essex
126
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
IP24 · Norfolk
135
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Harwich has less crime — 126 vs 135 incidents in April 2026.
Harwich and Thetford recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 126 and 135 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Harwich sees higher rates of Shoplifting (21) and Criminal damage & arson (17), while Thetford has more Anti-social behaviour (34) and 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, Harwich recorded fewer crimes than Thetford — 126 vs 135 incidents. That is 7% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Harwich saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Thetford had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Harwich recorded fewer total crimes (126 vs 135).