Harleston Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Harleston’s crime profile in November 2025 reveals a striking outlier: possession of weapons, which surged to 1.0 per 1,000 residents—186% above the UK average. This sharp contrast with the area’s overall safety, where the total crime rate of 2.1 per 1,000 residents is 71.2% below the UK average, underscores the complexity of local crime dynamics. The breakdown of incidents highlights that violence and sexual offences (4 incidents, 36.4% of total) remain the most common category, though they have halved compared to October. Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents, 18.2%) and criminal damage and arson (2 incidents, 18.2%) also contribute to the mix, both remaining significantly below UK averages. Seasonal factors may partly explain these patterns: the onset of dark evenings and Bonfire Night could have influenced anti-social behaviour and vandalism, while the low overall rate may reflect Harleston’s character as a small built-up area with limited nightlife and commercial activity. The absence of shoplifting incidents—a category typically driven by retail environments—further supports the idea that Harleston’s low foot traffic and limited high-street presence contribute to its subdued crime picture. However, the spike in weapon possession, a rare occurrence in such a low-crime area, raises questions about isolated incidents or specific contextual triggers that warrant further attention.

November 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with three categories experiencing significant changes. Possession of weapons rose by 100% (from 0 to 1 incident), marking a stark increase that exceeds the UK average by 186%. This anomaly contrasts with broader declines, including a 50% reduction in violence and sexual offences (from 8 to 4 incidents) and a 33.3% drop in anti-social behaviour (from 3 to 2). The category of vehicle crime also doubled (from 0 to 1), though it remains 50% below the UK average. These fluctuations suggest a mixed picture: while most crime types align with Harleston’s usual low rates, the sharp rise in weapon possession introduces a unique concern. For residents, the 100% increase in weapon-related incidents may prompt heightened awareness in public spaces, particularly around events like Bonfire Night. The overall balance of property and violent crimes remains skewed—violent crimes accounted for 36.4% of total incidents, slightly higher than property crimes (36.4%), though both categories remain well below UK benchmarks.

Harleston’s crime rate in November 2025 stood at 2.1 per 1,000 residents, a 26.8% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 2.8 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the area’s historically low crime profile, which remains 71.2% below the UK average. Daily crime statistics show an average of 0 crimes per day over the month, a figure that underscores the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 480 residents, a metric that contextualises the low frequency of incidents in a community of 5,276 people. This contrast with national averages highlights Harleston’s distinct position as a relatively safe area, though the presence of a single category—possession of weapons—surpassing the UK average by 186% introduces a note of complexity. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that, for most residents, the likelihood of encountering crime remains minimal, though targeted vigilance in specific areas may be warranted.