Harleston Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Harleston’s crime rate in June 2023 was 6.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 24.7% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This marked contrast with national figures highlights the area’s relatively low crime profile, a trend consistent with its status as a built-up area within South Norfolk’s rural landscape. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 50% of all incidents — a figure that, while significantly higher than the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000 (Harleston’s rate was 3.2 per 1,000), may be influenced by local factors such as community dynamics during the summer months. Anti-social behaviour (20.6% of total crimes) and public order offences (8.8%) followed, both below the UK averages for their respective categories. The seasonal context of June, with its longer days and the beginning of tourism in nearby coastal and rural areas, may have contributed to increased social activity in Harleston, affecting crime patterns. However, the overall rate remains lower than the national average, reflecting the area’s smaller population and lower levels of urban density. This data suggests that while Harleston faces specific local challenges, such as the sharp rise in violence and sexual offences, its crime profile is broadly aligned with the safety standards of a rural built-up area.

June 2023 saw a dramatic 325% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 4 to 17 cases — the most significant jump in any category. This surge, though stark, contrasts with declines in other theft (-66.7%) and criminal damage and arson (-40.0%), suggesting shifting patterns in criminal activity. Harleston’s rate for violence and sexual offences (3.2 per 1,000) is 10% above the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000, a divergence that may reflect local factors such as community interactions or seasonal influences. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour (1.3 per 1,000) is 12% below the UK average of 1.5 per 1,000, a difference that could align with the area’s rural character and lower population density. For residents, the sharp rise in violence and sexual offences may prompt heightened awareness, particularly in public spaces during the longer summer evenings that begin in June.

Harleston’s crime rate in June 2023 rose to 6.4 per 1,000 residents, a 47.7% increase from the previous month’s rate of 4.4 per 1,000. This shift underscores a fluctuation in local crime dynamics, though the area remains significantly safer than the UK average. On a daily basis, Harleston recorded roughly one crime per day in June, a figure that, while low, reflects the area’s small population of 5,276. Over the course of the month, this translates to one reported crime for every 155 residents — a monthly exposure rate that highlights the relatively low frequency of crime in this built-up area of South Norfolk. When compared to the UK average, Harleston’s overall crime rate is 24.7% below, but this national contrast is tempered by specific local trends, such as violence and sexual offences being 10% above the UK average. The population context further illustrates that even with a modest rise in June, the area’s crime profile remains distinct from larger urban centres, where higher population densities and more complex social ecosystems often drive higher rates. This balance between local and national metrics offers a nuanced view of Harleston’s safety landscape.