Harleston vs Rural Flegg Villages

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    50/100
    Harleston Norfolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      33/100
      Rural Flegg Villages Norfolk Constabulary

      Harleston vs Rural Flegg Villages Results

      A
      50/100
      Average
      Harleston
      Norfolk Constabulary
      366 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.6% trend
      26% resolved
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      VS
      B
      33/100
      Below Average
      Rural Flegg Villages
      Norfolk Constabulary
      510 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.6% trend
      12% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Harleston
      B Rural Flegg Villages
      Safety Score
      50/100 Average
      33/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      366
      510
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      396
      513
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.6%
      ↓0.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26%
      12%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Harleston
      B Rural Flegg Villages
      Violent Crime
      176 ↓14%
      243 ↓5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      50 ↓9%
      72 ↑20%
      Other Theft
      21 ↓16%
      34 ↑10%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↑83%
      11 ↑22%
      Burglary
      21 ↑110%
      17 ↓15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      37 ↓12%
      56 ↑2%
      Drugs
      5 ↓29%
      6 ↓45%
      Public Order
      19 ↓24%
      41 ↑21%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      8 ↑60%
      2 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      1
      3 ↓40%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓20%
      3 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      11 ↑0%
      20 ↑5%
      Overall Verdict
      A Harleston is the safer choice — scoring 50/100 vs 33/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Harleston safer than Rural Flegg Villages?

      Harleston has a safety score of 50/100 (Average) and recorded 366 crimes in the last 12 months. Rural Flegg Villages has a safety score of 33/100 (Below Average) with 510 crimes. Harleston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Harleston vs Rural Flegg Villages?

      Harleston shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Rural Flegg Villages shows -0.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Harleston and Rural Flegg Villages?

      In Harleston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (176 incidents). In Rural Flegg Villages, it is Violent Crime (243 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Harleston and Rural Flegg Villages?

      Harleston recorded 50 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rural Flegg Villages recorded 72. 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 Harleston vs Rural Flegg Villages?

      Violent crime in Harleston totalled 176 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 243 in Rural Flegg Villages. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Harleston and Rural Flegg Villages in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Harleston recorded 396 crimes (now 366, a change of -7.6%). Rural Flegg Villages recorded 513 crimes previously (now 510, -0.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Harleston and Rural Flegg Villages?

      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. Harleston has a resolution rate of 26% and Rural Flegg Villages has 12%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Harleston and Rural Flegg Villages?

      Harleston falls within the Norfolk Constabulary boundary. Rural Flegg Villages 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 Harleston and Rural Flegg Villages?

      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 Harleston or Rural Flegg Villages on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Harleston and Rural Flegg Villages. 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.