Diss vs Harleston

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    18/100
    Diss Norfolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Harleston Norfolk Constabulary

      Diss vs Harleston Results

      A
      18/100
      High Crime
      Diss
      Norfolk Constabulary
      654 crimes / 12m
      ↓39.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      67/100
      Safe
      Harleston
      Norfolk Constabulary
      218 crimes / 12m
      ↓39.4% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Diss
      B Harleston
      Safety Score
      18/100 High Crime
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      654
      218
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,077
      360
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓39.3%
      ↓39.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Diss
      B Harleston
      Violent Crime
      345 ↓23%
      101 ↓46%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      39 ↓67%
      29 ↓37%
      Other Theft
      26 ↓74%
      12 ↓52%
      Vehicle Crime
      26 ↑30%
      7 ↑0%
      Burglary
      18 ↑6%
      13 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      79 ↓7%
      26 ↓10%
      Drugs
      5 ↓58%
      3 ↓25%
      Public Order
      33 ↓58%
      9 ↓64%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      1
      Shoplifting
      38 ↓74%
      5 ↓38%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑150%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      13 ↑333%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓54%
      2 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      20 ↓29%
      8 ↓11%
      Overall Verdict
      B Harleston is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 18/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Diss safer than Harleston?

      Diss has a safety score of 18/100 (High Crime) and recorded 654 crimes in the last 12 months. Harleston has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 218 crimes. Harleston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Diss vs Harleston?

      Diss shows a year-on-year crime trend of -39.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Harleston shows -39.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Diss, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (345 incidents). In Harleston, it is Violent Crime (101 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Diss recorded 39 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Harleston recorded 29. 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 Diss vs Harleston?

      Violent crime in Diss totalled 345 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 101 in Harleston. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Diss recorded 1,077 crimes (now 654, a change of -39.3%). Harleston recorded 360 crimes previously (now 218, -39.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Diss 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. Diss 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 Diss and Harleston?

      Diss 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 Diss 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 Diss or Harleston on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Diss 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.