Crime in Harbour & Normanston: statistics, rates and trends
3,036 crimes were recorded in Harbour & Normanston in the 12 months to August 2026, 187.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Harbour & Normanston
- Questions about crime in Harbour & Normanston
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,189), anti-social behaviour (367) and criminal damage and arson (336) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 237th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Harbour & Normanston | East Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,036 | 14,335 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 187.7 | 57.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +19% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 16,175 | 249,664 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Harbour & Normanston peaked in the year to August 2022 (4,055 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (2,548). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 6%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,036 | 187.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,548 | 157.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,088 | 190.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,390 | 209.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 4,055 | 250.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,678 | 227.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,436 | 212.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,318 | 205.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,214 | 198.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 250 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Harbour & Normanston recorded notably more bicycle theft (3.7 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (3.1 times the national rate) and possession of weapons (2.9 times the national rate). On the year before, possession of weapons rose from 28 to 46 and vehicle crime rose from 82 to 121.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,189 | 73.5 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 367 | 22.7 | 15.4 | +45% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 336 | 20.8 | 6.7 | +29% |
| Shoplifting | 326 | 20.2 | 8.5 | +16% |
| Public order | 177 | 10.9 | 6.7 | +16% |
| Other theft | 147 | 9.1 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Vehicle crime | 121 | 7.5 | 5.0 | +48% |
| Burglary | 88 | 5.4 | 3.6 | +24% |
| Drugs | 85 | 5.3 | 3.3 | +12% |
| Other crime | 60 | 3.7 | 2.1 | +7% |
| Bicycle theft | 49 | 3.0 | 0.8 | +2% |
| Possession of weapons | 46 | 2.8 | 1.0 | +64% |
| Theft from the person | 24 | 1.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 21 | 1.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Harbour & Normanston has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Harbour & Normanston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunton & St Margarets | 715 | 73.3 | -61% |
| Oulton Broad | 680 | 46.5 | -75% |
| Kirkley & Pakefield | 1,270 | 92.3 | -51% |
| Carlton & Whitton | 484 | 55.7 | -70% |
| Lothingland | 167 | 45.3 | -76% |
| Carlton Colville | 300 | 35.7 | -81% |
| Kessingland | 346 | 68.0 | -64% |
| Beccles & Worlingham | 741 | 50.2 | -73% |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Harbour & Normanston over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (262).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 262 |
| On or near Suffolk Road | 136 |
| On or near Parking Area | 115 |
| On or near Bevan Street East | 85 |
| On or near Supermarket | 77 |
| On or near Station Square | 72 |
| On or near Surrey Street | 61 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 59 |
| On or near Clapham Road South | 54 |
| On or near London Road North | 51 |
Of the 2,669 crimes in Harbour & Normanston with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 367 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 860 | 32.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 813 | 30.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 352 | 13.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 200 | 7.5% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 117 | 4.4% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 100 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 99 | 3.7% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 80 | 3.0% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 28 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Harbour & Normanston has an estimated population of 16,175 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (35%, against 20%), more households without a car (39%, against 23%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (17%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Harbour & Normanston average decile 1.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Harbour & Normanston | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 16.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 38.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 43.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 34.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 63.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Harbour & Normanston a safe place to live?
Harbour & Normanston recorded 187.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 237th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Harbour & Normanston?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,189 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (367).
Is crime in Harbour & Normanston going up or down?
Recorded crime in Harbour & Normanston was up 19% on the year before: 3,036 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,548 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Harbour & Normanston?
About 16,175 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Harbour & Normanston?
Harbour & Normanston is policed by Suffolk.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.