Attleborough Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In June 2023, Attleborough’s crime rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents placed it 64.7% below the UK average, underscoring the area’s relative safety. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 52.6% of all reported incidents, followed by criminal damage and arson (13.2%) and anti-social behaviour (10.5%). These figures reflect a pattern where violent crime, though present, remains significantly lower than national averages, with the rate for violence and sexual offences at 1.6 per 1,000—45% below the UK average. The seasonal context of June, marking the start of summer, may influence local crime dynamics. Longer daylight hours and the onset of tourism in nearby rural areas could contribute to shifts in criminal activity. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.3 per 1,000, was 80% below the UK average, suggesting a community environment where such incidents are less frequent. The overall profile indicates that while violent crime remains a concern, the low rates of property-related offences and anti-social behaviour contrast with national trends, pointing to a unique local context that may involve factors such as smaller population density or community-focused policing strategies. This per-capita perspective illustrates that, for the average resident, the likelihood of encountering crime is relatively low compared to larger urban areas, even as specific categories like violence and criminal damage show notable activity.

June 2023 saw a 100% increase in possession of weapons, the only category to rise significantly, though it remains below the UK average. Concurrently, shoplifting fell by 75% from April to June, a decline that may reflect seasonal changes or local initiatives. The breakdown of crime types reveals a stark contrast to national trends: violent crimes, at 1.6 per 1,000, are 45% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour is 80% below the national rate. This shift suggests a possible reallocation of criminal activity, with property crimes comprising only 23.7% of total offences compared to 52.6% in violent crimes. The decrease in shoplifting, which fell from four to one incident, may indicate a seasonal dip in retail-focused crime, though no definitive causal link can be drawn without further data. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of local crime patterns, even within a generally low-risk area.

In June 2023, Attleborough’s crime rate fell by 9.7% compared to May, reflecting a slight downward trend in local crime statistics. The monthly average of 3.0 crimes per 1,000 residents translates to roughly one reported crime every 334 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure provides a tangible sense of how frequently residents might encounter crime in their daily lives. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day, a rate that aligns with the town’s generally low crime profile. When compared to the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000, Attleborough’s figures remain significantly lower, highlighting the area’s relative safety. This contrast is particularly notable in categories like anti-social behaviour and public order offences, where local rates are 80% and 55% below national averages respectively. The population-scaled perspective underscores that even with occasional spikes in specific categories, the overall risk to residents remains minimal compared to larger urban centres.