Crime in Harbour & Normanston: statistics, rates and trends
3,049 crimes were recorded in Harbour & Normanston in the 12 months to July 2026, 188.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 22% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Harbour & Normanston at a glance
- Crime trends in Harbour & Normanston
- Types of crime in Harbour & Normanston
- Harbour & Normanston compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Harbour & Normanston
- What happened after crimes were reported in Harbour & Normanston
- Population and deprivation in Harbour & Normanston
- Questions about crime in Harbour & Normanston
- About this data
3,049 crimes were recorded in Harbour & Normanston in the 12 months to July 2026, 188.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 22% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,175 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Harbour & Normanston has the 235th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Harbour & Normanston | East Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,049 | 14,380 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 188.5 | 57.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +22% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 16,175 | 249,664 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Harbour & Normanston was highest in the year to July 2022 (4,029 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (2,506). Over the whole period it fell 6%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 3,049 | 188.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,506 | 154.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,127 | 193.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,484 | 215.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 4,029 | 249.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,747 | 231.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,318 | 205.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,322 | 205.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,236 | 200.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 276 |
| June 2026 | 240 |
| May 2026 | 288 |
| April 2026 | 231 |
| March 2026 | 254 |
| February 2026 | 225 |
| January 2026 | 251 |
| December 2025 | 227 |
| November 2025 | 243 |
| October 2025 | 264 |
| September 2025 | 287 |
| August 2025 | 263 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Harbour & Normanston over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in possession of weapons (+109%) and anti-social behaviour (+66%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,175 | 72.6 | 2.12 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 379 | 23.4 | 1.53 | +66% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 333 | 20.6 | 3.04 | +34% |
| Shoplifting | 330 | 20.4 | 2.46 | +13% |
| Public order | 178 | 11.0 | 1.66 | +18% |
| Other theft | 152 | 9.4 | 1.47 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 120 | 7.4 | 1.51 | +52% |
| Burglary | 92 | 5.7 | 1.61 | +44% |
| Drugs | 92 | 5.7 | 1.74 | +35% |
| Other crime | 56 | 3.5 | 1.64 | -2% |
| Bicycle theft | 51 | 3.2 | 3.83 | +16% |
| Possession of weapons | 48 | 3.0 | 3.06 | +109% |
| Theft from the person | 22 | 1.4 | 0.81 | +10% |
| Robbery | 21 | 1.3 | 0.96 | +17% |
Violence and sexual offences in Harbour & Normanston
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Harbour & Normanston recorded 1,175 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (72.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 38.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Harbour & Normanston
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Harbour & Normanston recorded 379 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 66% on the year before. It made up 12.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Harbour & Normanston
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Harbour & Normanston recorded 333 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Harbour & Normanston
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Harbour & Normanston recorded 330 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Harbour & Normanston
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Harbour & Normanston recorded 178 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Harbour & Normanston
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Harbour & Normanston recorded 152 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Harbour & Normanston
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Harbour & Normanston recorded 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 52% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Harbour & Normanston
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Harbour & Normanston recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Harbour & Normanston
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Harbour & Normanston recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Harbour & Normanston
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Harbour & Normanston recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Harbour & Normanston
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Harbour & Normanston recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Harbour & Normanston
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Harbour & Normanston recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 109% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Harbour & Normanston
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Harbour & Normanston recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Harbour & Normanston
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Harbour & Normanston recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Harbour & Normanston, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Harbour & Normanston.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Harbour & Normanston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunton & St Margarets | 699 | 71.6 | -62% |
| Oulton Broad | 690 | 47.2 | -75% |
| Kirkley & Pakefield | 1,255 | 91.2 | -52% |
| Carlton & Whitton | 474 | 54.5 | -71% |
| Lothingland | 172 | 46.6 | -75% |
| Carlton Colville | 289 | 34.3 | -82% |
| Kessingland | 346 | 68.0 | -64% |
| Beccles & Worlingham | 755 | 51.1 | -73% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Harbour & Normanston over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 262 |
| On or near Suffolk Road | 133 |
| On or near Parking Area | 131 |
| On or near Bevan Street East | 85 |
| On or near Supermarket | 82 |
| On or near Station Square | 73 |
| On or near Surrey Street | 61 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 60 |
| On or near Clapham Road South | 60 |
| On or near London Road North | 50 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Harbour & Normanston over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 885 | 29.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 803 | 26.3% |
| Not recorded | 379 | 12.4% |
| Under investigation | 312 | 10.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 202 | 6.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 125 | 4.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 105 | 3.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 103 | 3.4% |
| Local resolution | 81 | 2.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 30 | 1.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.2% |
Harbour & Normanston has an estimated population of 16,175. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Harbour & Normanston sits in decile 1.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Harbour & Normanston |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 43.8% |
| Social rented homes | 21.4% |
| Private rented homes | 34.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 63.9% |
Is Harbour & Normanston a safe place to live?
Harbour & Normanston recorded 188.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Harbour & Normanston?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,175 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (379).
Is crime in Harbour & Normanston going up or down?
Recorded crime in Harbour & Normanston was up 22% on the year before: 3,049 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,506 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Harbour & Normanston?
Harbour & Normanston is policed by Suffolk. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Harbour & Normanston. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.