Crime Rate in Harleston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harleston

The total recorded crimes in Harleston, South Norfolk, UK in May 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harleston crime rate of 2.75 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Harleston Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Thoroughfare with total crimes: 3
  • Station Road with total crimes: 3
  • Thresher Way with total crimes: 1

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 May 2025 the Harleston has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 2.75 ranking 16th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Harleston)CrimesRank (Harleston)CrimesRank (Harleston)
Hethersett142 11,348 11,304 1
Diss & Roydon60 3828 4714 2
South Wymondham59 4906 2519 4
Old Costessey65 2892 3651 3
Poringland, Framinghams & Trowse38 6478 5406 5
North Wymondham39 5421 6205 13
Loddon & Chedgrave24 11333 7383 6
Stratton18 13312 9346 7
Central Wymondham29 7274 12295 11
New Costessey28 8320 8329 9
Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole26 9247 13200 14
Ditchingham & Earsham17 14289 11321 10
Cringleford18 12310 10181 15
Mulbarton & Stoke Holy Cross25 10202 15205 12
Bressingham & Burston16 15128 17145 16
Hingham & Deopham11 17155 16114 18
Wicklewood10 19127 18139 17
Newton Flotman10 1890 2087 21
Forncett4 2462 25102 19
Easton8 2097 1982 23
Thurlton3 2578 2188 20
Bunwell6 2166 2384 22
Brooke6 2270 2271 25
Hempnall4 2350 2677 24
Rockland3 2665 2451 26

Harleston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202512
March 202513
February 20254
January 20255
December 202411
November 20249
October 20249
September 20247
August 20246
July 20246
June 202428
May 202411

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 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
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
September 20242

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
June 20242

High Crime Locations Harleston in May 2025

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

1. The Thoroughfare (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Station Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Thresher Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Church Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Exchange Street (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Malthouse Court (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Needham Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Blackbird Way (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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