Harleston Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Harleston’s crime rate in April 2024 stood at 2.8 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 63.6% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This stark underperformance relative to national trends highlights the area’s consistently low crime profile, which is typical of smaller built-up areas in rural regions like South Norfolk. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 66.7% of all incidents (10 cases). This category’s rate of 1.9 per 1,000 was 26% below the UK average, a gap that reflects both the area’s demographic profile and its geographical context. Public order offences and anti-social behaviour followed, each contributing 13.3% of total crimes. Their respective rates (0.4 per 1,000) were 25% and 67% below the UK average, further emphasizing Harleston’s safety compared to larger urban centres. Seasonal factors may have played a role in shaping these patterns: the Easter holiday period, combined with spring weather, could have influenced both the volume and type of incidents. The absence of property crime in the top three categories suggests that Harleston’s crime profile is dominated by personal safety concerns rather than theft or burglary. This aligns with the characteristics of a small, low-density built-up area where community cohesion and limited commercial activity may naturally suppress certain types of crime.

April 2024 saw a 100% increase in public order offences, rising from zero to two incidents. This sharp rise contrasts with a 37.5% decrease in violent crimes, which fell from 16 to 10. The shift in crime mix reflects a move toward lower-severity offences, with public order now accounting for 13.3% of total crimes—a significant deviation from the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour also dropped by 33.3%, from three to two incidents, though this remains 67% below the UK average. 'other crime'—a category that includes less common offences—saw its first recorded incident in April, a 100% increase from March. These fluctuations suggest seasonal or situational factors, such as the Easter holiday period, may have influenced local dynamics. For residents, the absence of violent crime spikes in April offers a tangible benefit, even as public order issues require attention.

Harleston’s crime rate in April 2024 fell to 2.8 per 1,000 residents, a 42.4% drop from the previous month’s rate of 4.9 per 1,000. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns typically seen in spring, when outdoor activity increases but crime rates in smaller built-up areas like Harleston often remain low. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly zero crimes per day in April, a figure that reflects the sparse distribution of incidents across the 30-day period. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 352 residents—a rate that is 63.6% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores Harleston’s position as a relatively safe area within the broader UK context, particularly when compared to larger urban centres where crime rates are consistently higher. The population-scaled perspective further highlights that residents in Harleston face a much lower likelihood of encountering crime than the national average, though local factors such as community engagement and low population density may contribute to this trend.