Diss vs Harleston
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Diss vs Harleston Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Diss safer than Harleston?
Diss has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,069 crimes in the last 12 months. Harleston has a safety score of 50/100 (Average) with 366 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 +2.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Harleston shows -7.6% (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 (527 incidents). In Harleston, it is Violent Crime (176 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Diss and Harleston?
Diss recorded 80 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Harleston recorded 50. 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 527 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 176 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 1,047 crimes (now 1,069, a change of +2.1%). Harleston recorded 396 crimes previously (now 366, -7.6%).
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 18.3% and Harleston has 26%. 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.