Acle vs Harleston

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    46/100
    Acle Norfolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      71/100
      Harleston Norfolk Constabulary

      Acle vs Harleston Results

      A
      46/100
      Average
      Acle
      Norfolk Constabulary
      434 crimes / 12m
      ↓54.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      71/100
      Safe
      Harleston
      Norfolk Constabulary
      180 crimes / 12m
      ↓52.5% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Acle
      B Harleston
      Safety Score
      46/100 Average
      71/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      434
      180
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      947
      379
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓54.2%
      ↓52.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Acle
      B Harleston
      Violent Crime
      192 ↓56%
      80 ↓60%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      50 ↓59%
      24 ↓49%
      Other Theft
      27 ↓59%
      11 ↓58%
      Vehicle Crime
      14 ↑8%
      6 ↓25%
      Burglary
      16 ↓56%
      12 ↓20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      50 ↓36%
      22 ↓27%
      Drugs
      11 ↓52%
      3 ↓25%
      Public Order
      37 ↓46%
      7 ↓74%
      Shoplifting
      20 ↓62%
      5 ↓29%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↓13%
      2 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      9 ↓74%
      6 ↓40%
      Overall Verdict
      B Harleston is the safer choice — scoring 71/100 vs 46/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Acle safer than Harleston?

      Acle has a safety score of 46/100 (Average) and recorded 434 crimes in the last 12 months. Harleston has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) with 180 crimes. Harleston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Acle vs Harleston?

      Acle shows a year-on-year crime trend of -54.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Harleston shows -52.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Acle and Harleston?

      In Acle, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (192 incidents). In Harleston, it is Violent Crime (80 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Acle and Harleston?

      Acle recorded 50 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Harleston recorded 24. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Acle vs Harleston?

      Violent crime in Acle totalled 192 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 80 in Harleston. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Acle and Harleston in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Acle recorded 947 crimes (now 434, a change of -54.2%). Harleston recorded 379 crimes previously (now 180, -52.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Acle and Harleston?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Acle has a resolution rate of 0% and Harleston has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Acle and Harleston?

      Acle falls within the Norfolk Constabulary boundary. Harleston is covered by Norfolk Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Acle and Harleston?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Acle or Harleston on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Acle and Harleston. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.