Harleston Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Harleston's June 2025 crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents places it 65.4% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a striking contrast that highlights the area's distinct safety profile. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 60% of the 15 total incidents recorded. This category's rate of 1.7 per 1,000 is 41% below the UK average for the same category, suggesting that Harleston's residents face significantly lower risks of violent crime compared to the national population. Anti-social behaviour followed with 13.3% of total crimes, at a rate of 0.4 per 1,000, 72% below the UK average. The low incidence of property crime—only 2 incidents—further reinforces the area's safety, though this may be influenced by Harleston's character as a built-up area within South Norfolk. Seasonal factors may play a role in the crime pattern, with June marking the start of summer and longer daylight hours. In rural and coastal areas, this period often sees increased tourism, but Harleston's built-up nature may mean that local community dynamics and policing efforts contribute to the overall low crime rate. The data also shows that Harleston's crime profile is shaped by a combination of geographic factors and local initiatives, though the exact mechanisms remain to be explored in more detail.

June 2025 saw a 100% increase in public order offences, vehicle crime, and drug-related incidents compared to May 2025, marking a shift in the crime mix. While violence and sexual offences remained the most common category (60% of total crimes), their rate of 1.7 per 1,000 is 41% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.4 per 1,000, is 72% below the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000. This contrast between local and national trends suggests that Harleston's crime profile is shaped by factors distinct from larger urban areas. A resident would find the 100% increase in public order offences particularly noteworthy, as it indicates a sudden change in the types of incidents occurring. These increases may be linked to seasonal factors, such as the start of summer, which can bring changes in community activity patterns. However, the overall crime rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, illustrating that Harleston's safety profile is still markedly better than the national norm.

Harleston's crime rate in June 2025 rose 25.1% compared to the previous month, moving from 2.3 to 2.8 per 1,000 residents. While this increase is notable, the local rate remains significantly lower than the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. Daily crime statistics reveal an average of 0 crimes reported per day over the 30-day period, highlighting the area's relatively low exposure to criminal activity. On a monthly basis, one reported crime occurred for every 352 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents within the population. This monthly exposure, while a small number, reflects the broader pattern of low crime in a built-up area within South Norfolk. When compared to the UK, Harleston's residents face a crime risk that is 65.4% below the national average, a disparity that underscores the area's distinct safety profile relative to larger urban centres. The low crime density here may be influenced by the area's character as a smaller, possibly more tightly knit community, where social cohesion and local policing efforts could contribute to the reduced incidence of crime.