Hevingham vs Southwold — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Hevingham

NR10 · Norfolk

1

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Drugs1

Southwold

IP18 · Suffolk

20

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour7
  • Violence & sexual offences5
  • Public order3

Hevingham has less crime — 1 vs 20 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Southwold recorded substantially more crime than Hevingham in February 2026 — 20 incidents compared to 1, a 20.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hevingham sees higher rates of Drugs (1), while Southwold has more Anti-social behaviour (7) and Violence & sexual offences (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hevingham or Southwold safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Hevingham recorded fewer crimes than Southwold — 1 vs 20 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Hevingham is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Hevingham and Southwold?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hevingham saw higher rates of Drugs while Southwold had more Anti-social behaviour and Violence & sexual offences. Overall, Hevingham recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 20).

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