Attleborough Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Attleborough's crime rate in October 2023 stood at 4.9 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 38.7% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This performance places the area firmly in the safer half of the national distribution, despite the 59% month-on-month increase from 3.1 per 1,000 in September. The most common category of crime was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46.8% of all incidents. This dominance of violent crime, though lower than the UK average for the category (2.7 per 1,000), may be influenced by seasonal factors such as the return of students to local schools and the darker evenings associated with October. Vehicle crime, which saw an 800% surge from 1 to 9 incidents, highlights a potential vulnerability in the area's transportation infrastructure during the month. The overall crime profile for Attleborough contrasts with the UK average in several ways: anti-social behaviour was 53% below the national level, while vehicle crime was 35% above. These divergences suggest a unique local context, possibly shaped by Attleborough's status as a small built-up area within a largely rural district. The seasonal context of October—darker evenings, the start of the school term, and Halloween—may have influenced patterns of activity. The relatively low levels of property crime (19 incidents) compared to violent crime (29) may reflect the area's demographic characteristics, with fewer commercial premises to target than in larger urban centres. Overall, Attleborough's crime profile illustrates a combination of local conditions and national trends, with the area maintaining a consistently lower crime rate than the UK average despite recent fluctuations.

October saw a dramatic 800% increase in vehicle crime, with incidents rising from 1 to 9. This sharp rise may be linked to seasonal factors such as the start of the school term, which could have increased traffic and parking activity in the area. Other theft also rose by 150%, reflecting a possible shift in criminal activity during the month. Conversely, shoplifting and public order offences both declined by 25%, influenced by Halloween-related activity patterns. Violent crime, which accounted for 46.8% of all incidents, remained 15% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. The increase in possession of weapons, though modest (100% rise from 0 to 1), highlights a specific concern that warrants local attention. These shifts in crime mix suggest a dynamic local environment, with some categories responding to seasonal rhythms while others remain consistently lower than national benchmarks.

Attleborough's crime rate in October 2023 rose by 59.0% compared to the previous month, moving from 3.1 to 4.9 per 1,000 residents. While this increase places the area slightly closer to the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, it remains significantly below national levels. On a daily basis, 2 crimes were reported in October—a figure that, while low, reflects the area's overall safety profile. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 205 residents, illustrating the relatively low frequency of incidents in a community of 12,699 people. This monthly exposure rate, when contextualised against the UK's broader crime profile, underscores Attleborough's position as a safer area relative to the national average. The population-scaled perspective further highlights that the majority of residents are unlikely to experience crime directly, even as local trends show a modest upward shift in reported incidents.