Attleborough Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

May 2023 saw a crime rate in Attleborough of 3.3 per 1,000 residents, a figure 58.8% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This places the area among the safest in the country. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 45.2% of all crimes, followed by public order (11.9%) and anti-social behaviour (11.9%). These figures contrast with the UK averages for these categories, where violence and sexual offences are 46% below the national rate, and anti-social behaviour is 70% below. The seasonal context of May—longer evenings, bank holidays, and increased outdoor socialising—likely contributes to the prominence of public order and anti-social behaviour incidents. While the overall crime rate remains low, the concentration of violent crimes suggests a need for vigilance in areas with higher foot traffic or community gatherings. The relatively low property crime rate (28.6% of total crimes) compared to the UK average may reflect the area’s character as a smaller built-up area with fewer commercial hubs than larger urban centres. However, the data also highlights the potential impact of local events or seasonal rhythms on crime patterns, particularly in the context of increased social activity during spring.

Month-on-month changes in May 2023 reveal troubling trends in specific crime categories. Other theft and shoplifting both doubled compared to April, rising from 2 to 4 incidents each. This sharp increase may signal heightened opportunities in retail areas during the spring season, when foot traffic and outdoor activity peak. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 66.7%, from 3 to 5 incidents, potentially linked to the extended evenings and bank holidays typical of May. In contrast, criminal damage and arson fell by 70%, from 10 to 3, reflecting seasonal shifts in outdoor activity or targeted interventions. Violent crimes, while still the most common category (45.2% of total), decreased by 29.6% compared to April, though they remain 46% below the UK average. Residents should be particularly alert to the doubling of shoplifting incidents, which may indicate a need for increased security measures in local businesses. The UK comparison data further underscores Attleborough’s relative safety: public order offences are 39% below the national average, and vehicle crime is 78% below, suggesting that the area’s lower population density and fewer transport hubs contribute to these outcomes.

The crime rate in Attleborough for May 2023 (3.3 per 1,000) marked a 20.6% decrease from April’s rate of 4.2 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained trend of declining crime. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 1 crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that underscores the low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. When scaled to the population of 12,699, this translates to one reported crime for every 302 residents over the course of the month—a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average. This statistic is particularly meaningful for residents, as it illustrates the rarity of crime in their daily lives. The comparison to the previous month also highlights the volatility of certain crime types: while violent crimes decreased, other theft and shoplifting surged. This contrast may be influenced by local factors such as the timing of events or changes in policing strategies. Despite the overall decline, the doubling of shoplifting incidents in May serves as a reminder that even in low-crime areas, specific vulnerabilities can emerge, requiring targeted awareness and prevention efforts.