Crime Rate in Harleston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harleston

The total recorded crimes in Harleston, South Norfolk, UK in July 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harleston crime rate of 4.35 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Harleston, encompassing approximately 4,367 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Harleston Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Barley Close with total crimes: 2
  • Newlands Close with total crimes: 2
  • Exchange Street with total crimes: 2

How safe is Harleston?

To understand the safety of Harleston, we need to analyze Harleston crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to South Norfolk:

    • In 2024, Harleston demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Norfolk average, with 230 crimes compared to 322.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Harleston recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 25 other areas in the South Norfolk.

    • In 2023, Harleston experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Norfolk average, with 341 crimes compared to 286. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Harleston witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 25 other areas in the South Norfolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Norfolk, Harleston has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Harleston Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Harleston has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 4.35 ranking 13th out of 25 in the South Norfolk, UK

In 2024, the total Harleston crimes were 230. The crime rate of Harleston in 2024 was 52.67 (year) or 4.39 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the South Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Harleston were around 341 crimes with yearly crime rate of 78.08 (year) or 6.51 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the South Norfolk.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Harleston)CrimesRank (Harleston)CrimesRank (Harleston)
Hethersett131 11,348 11,304 1
Diss & Roydon62 4828 4714 2
South Wymondham84 2906 2519 4
Old Costessey75 3892 3651 3
Poringland, Framinghams & Trowse29 7478 5406 5
North Wymondham36 5421 6205 13
Loddon & Chedgrave25 10333 7383 6
New Costessey32 6320 8329 9
Stratton27 9312 9346 7
Cringleford28 8310 10181 15
Ditchingham & Earsham22 11289 11321 10
Central Wymondham21 12274 12295 11
Mulbarton & Stoke Holy Cross19 15202 15205 12
Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole18 16247 13200 14
Bressingham & Burston19 14128 17145 16
Hingham & Deopham13 18155 16114 18
Wicklewood6 22127 18139 17
Easton18 1797 1982 23
Forncett6 2062 25102 19
Thurlton8 1978 2188 20
Newton Flotman4 2390 2087 21
Hempnall6 2150 2677 24
Bunwell3 2466 2384 22
Brooke3 2570 2271 25
Rockland2 2665 2451 26

Harleston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20259
May 20257
April 202512
March 202513
February 20254
January 20255
December 202411
November 20249
October 20249

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20252
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20251

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
October 20243

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
November 20241

High Crime Locations Harleston in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Harleston postcode area is presented below.

1. Barley Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Newlands Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Exchange Street (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Bullock Fair Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Holly Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Lovat Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Harvest Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Lime Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Tudor Rose Way (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
10. Paddock Road (Map)
Total1
Robbery1

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