Attleborough Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In July 2023, Attleborough, a built-up area within Breckland, recorded 65 crimes across a population of 12,699, resulting in a crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents. This figure. increase from the previous month, remains 38.6% below the UK average of 8.3. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences (33 incidents, 50.8% of total), followed by public order (9, 13.9%) and anti-social behaviour (6, 9.2%). The dominance of violent crimes contrasts with the relatively low rate of property crimes (13, 20% of total), a pattern consistent with the area's character as a smaller, rural-adjacent community with limited industrial activity. Seasonal factors likely played a role: July, a peak summer month with schools out and tourism at its height, may have contributed to the rise in public order offences and shoplifting. The lower-than-average rates for anti-social behaviour and burglary (1 incident, 1.5%) align with the area's likely lower population density and reduced opportunities for such crimes. However, the sharp increase in shoplifting (300% from June) suggests a need for targeted interventions, particularly around local retail hubs that may attract transient visitors during festivals and events. The overall crime rate, while higher than June, remains significantly below the UK average, indicating that Attleborough continues to be a relatively safe place to live despite seasonal fluctuations.

July saw sharp increases in shoplifting (+300%), public order offences (+125%), and robbery (+100%), reflecting potential seasonal shifts. The dominance of violent crimes (33, 50.8% of total) contrasts with property crimes (13, 20%), highlighting a notable imbalance in the crime mix. Violence and sexual offences, at 2.6 per 1,000, were 6% below the UK average, while public order offences (0.7 per 1,000) were 13% above. Anti-social behaviour (0.5 per 1,000) was 65% below the UK average, possibly linked to the area's lower population density. Residents may find the 300% spike in shoplifting particularly concerning, suggesting targeted efforts to address retail theft during peak tourist periods.

Attleborough's crime rate in July 2023 rose 71.2% compared to the previous month, climbing from 3.0 to 5.1 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though significant, still places the area 38.6% below the UK average of 8.3. Locally, 65 crimes were reported over 31 days, equating to roughly 2 crimes per day. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 195 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents for residents. This monthly exposure is lower than the UK average, which is not provided for comparison here. The population-scaled perspective reveals that, despite the rise from June, Attleborough remains a relatively safe area compared to national benchmarks. The increase in public order offences and shoplifting may reflect seasonal factors such as festivals or increased foot traffic during the summer months.