Harleston Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Harleston during July 2025 reveals a distinct pattern, with violent crimes forming the largest share of reported incidents. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 47.4% of all crimes, significantly below the UK average of 3.0 per 1,000. This contrasts with the 31% increase in criminal damage and arson, which rose to 0.8 per 1,000, exceeding the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. The balance between violent and property crimes suggests a combination of local factors, with violent offences slightly dominating despite Harleston’s overall crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000—58.1% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. Seasonal context in July, a peak summer month with schools out and tourism at its height, may contribute to this dynamic. The presence of festivals and outdoor events could influence both anti-social behaviour and property crime rates, though anti-social behaviour incidents remained 74% below the UK average. Harleston’s lower-than-average burglary and robbery rates, at 26% and 82% below UK averages respectively, suggest strong community engagement or effective local policing strategies. This mix of crime types—dominated by violence but with notable deviations in specific categories—illustrates a unique profile shaped by the area’s character as a built-up area within South Norfolk, where seasonal activity and local initiatives may play a role in shaping crime patterns.

July 2025 saw a 300% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from 1 to 4 incidents. This jump, combined with a 100% rise in burglary and robbery, suggests a notable shift in crime patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 47.4% of all crimes, significantly below the UK average of 3.0 per 1,000. This contrasts with criminal damage and arson, which exceeded the UK average by 31%. The balance of violent crimes (9) and property crimes (6) reveals a mixed profile, with violent offences slightly dominating. Residents may note that anti-social behaviour incidents, though low at 2, were 74% below the UK average, potentially reflecting local community engagement efforts.

Harleston's crime rate in July 2025 rose 26.8% from 2.8 to 3.6 per 1,000 residents compared to the previous month. This translates to roughly one reported crime per day across the 31-day period, a figure that may reflect seasonal activity patterns. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 278 residents, a monthly aggregate that provides context for residents assessing risk. With a population of 5,276, this equates to a relatively low frequency of incidents per individual, though the month-on-month increase suggests a shift in local dynamics. The daily crime count remains a local metric only, as no UK-wide daily comparison is available. This contrast with the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000 underscores Harleston's consistently lower crime profile, though the upward trend in July may warrant attention to emerging factors.