Attleborough Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Attleborough during November 2023 reveals a distinct profile shaped by local dynamics and seasonal factors. Violent crimes accounted for 60% of all reported incidents, the highest share among any category, while property crimes collectively made up the remaining 40%. This emphasis on violent crime contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes typically carry a larger share, suggesting a unique local context. The area’s violent crime rate of 2.6 per 1,000 residents aligns exactly with the UK average, but the lower prevalence of property-related offences—such as shoplifting (64% below UK average) and criminal damage (66% below)—indicates a different pattern of criminal activity. Seasonal influences appear to play a role, with November’s darker evenings and events like Bonfire Night potentially contributing to spikes in certain categories, such as criminal damage and arson. Meanwhile, the relatively low incidence of anti-social behaviour (90% below UK average) may reflect a combination of community engagement and the area’s built-up character, which could limit opportunities for such offences. The balance of crime types highlights a place where personal safety remains a concern, but property-focused crimes are less prevalent, due to the area’s smaller scale and lower population density compared to larger urban centres. This mix underscores the need for targeted approaches to address violent crime while maintaining the positive trends in property-related offences.

November 2023 saw distinct shifts in crime patterns, with criminal damage and arson tripling from one to three incidents—a 200% increase—potentially linked to Bonfire Night activities. Bicycle theft also doubled, rising from zero to one incident, which may reflect increased shopping traffic or changes in bike security practices. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell sharply by 87.5%, from eight to one incident, due to the start of the academic term or seasonal changes in public activity. Meanwhile, vehicle crime dropped by 77.8%, from nine to two incidents, a reduction that could be attributed to lower evening foot traffic during darker November nights. The area’s violent crime rate of 2.6 per 1,000 matches the UK average exactly, while shoplifting and other property crimes remain significantly below national levels, with shoplifting at 64% below the UK average. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of local crime and the influence of seasonal events on specific categories.

In November 2023, Attleborough’s crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents marked an 11.3% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.9, reflecting a continued downward trend. This reduction aligns with the localised nature of crime in the area, where daily crime counts averaged two incidents per day over the month. Translating this to a monthly exposure figure, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 231 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of risk for local households. When compared to the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, Attleborough’s rate remains 42.7% lower, a consistent trend that underscores the area’s relatively safer environment. The population-scaled perspective is particularly useful for residents assessing their personal risk: with 12,699 people in the built-up area, the crime rate translates to a manageable level of exposure, though vigilance remains necessary in areas with higher concentrations of reported incidents. The month-on-month decline, while modest, suggests that local efforts—whether through policing or community initiatives—may be contributing to this sustained reduction.