Crime Rate in Harleston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harleston

The total recorded crimes in Harleston, South Norfolk, UK in February 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harleston crime rate of 3.43 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Harleston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Station Road with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Martin Road 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Harleston has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 3.43 ranking 12th 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Norfolk)CrimesRank (South Norfolk)CrimesRank (South Norfolk)
Hethersett68 11,348 11,304 1
Diss & Roydon50 4828 4714 2
South Wymondham68 2906 2519 4
Old Costessey54 3892 3651 3
Poringland, Framinghams & Trowse26 5478 5406 5
Loddon & Chedgrave19 7333 7383 6
North Wymondham20 6421 6205 13
Stratton13 14312 9346 7
New Costessey16 11320 8329 9
Cringleford18 8310 10181 15
Central Wymondham18 9274 12295 11
Ditchingham & Earsham16 10289 11321 10
Mulbarton & Stoke Holy Cross14 13202 15205 12
Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole10 17247 13200 14
Easton13 1597 1982 23
Bressingham & Burston9 20128 17145 16
Hingham & Deopham9 18155 16114 18
Wicklewood13 16127 18139 17
Forncett8 2262 25102 19
Bunwell9 1966 2384 22
Thurlton8 2178 2188 20
Newton Flotman8 2390 2087 21
Brooke2 2670 2271 25
Hempnall3 2550 2677 24
Rockland5 2465 2451 26

Harleston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20255
December 202411
November 20249
October 20249
September 20247
August 20246
July 20246
June 202428
May 202411
April 202410
March 202416

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
October 20243
August 20241
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
June 20242
March 20242

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

High Crime Locations Harleston in February 2025

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

1. Station Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
3. Martin Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Rainey Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Candler'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Tudor Rose Way (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
7. Recreation Walk (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Cranes Meadow (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Dove Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. The Common (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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