Alexandra vs Harleston

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Alexandra Suffolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      71/100
      Harleston Norfolk Constabulary

      Alexandra vs Harleston Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Alexandra
      Suffolk Constabulary
      4,393 crimes / 12m
      ↑53.9% trend
      30.8% 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 Alexandra
      B Harleston
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      71/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      4,393
      180
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,855
      379
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑53.9%
      ↓52.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.8%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Alexandra
      B Harleston
      Violent Crime
      1,685 ↑65%
      80 ↓60%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      282 ↑45%
      24 ↓49%
      Other Theft
      299 ↑82%
      11 ↓58%
      Vehicle Crime
      141 ↑101%
      6 ↓25%
      Burglary
      86 ↑69%
      12 ↓20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      329 ↑27%
      22 ↓27%
      Drugs
      144 ↑22%
      3 ↓25%
      Public Order
      335 ↑18%
      7 ↓74%
      Robbery
      51 ↑21%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      804 ↑75%
      5 ↓29%
      Theft from Person
      44 ↓4%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      60 ↑30%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      71 ↑65%
      2 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      62 ↑15%
      6 ↓40%
      Overall Verdict
      B Harleston is the safer choice — scoring 71/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Alexandra safer than Harleston?

      Alexandra has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,393 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 Alexandra vs Harleston?

      Alexandra shows a year-on-year crime trend of +53.9% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Alexandra and Harleston?

      In Alexandra, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,685 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 Alexandra and Harleston?

      Alexandra recorded 282 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 Alexandra vs Harleston?

      Violent crime in Alexandra totalled 1,685 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 Alexandra and Harleston in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Alexandra recorded 2,855 crimes (now 4,393, a change of +53.9%). Harleston recorded 379 crimes previously (now 180, -52.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Alexandra 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. Alexandra has a resolution rate of 30.8% and Harleston has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Alexandra and Harleston?

      Alexandra falls within the Suffolk 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 Alexandra 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 Alexandra or Harleston on a crime map?

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