Attleborough Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The balance between property and violent crime in Attleborough during February 2024 reveals a striking trend: violent crimes significantly outnumbered property-related incidents. With 24 violent crimes reported—over half of the total 45 crimes—this contrasts sharply with the 10 property crimes recorded. The overall crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents places the area 50.7% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, a figure that underscores Attleborough’s relatively low exposure to crime. This disparity may partly explain the area’s position as a built-up area within Breckland, where community cohesion and limited urban density could contribute to lower rates of theft and burglary. Seasonal factors also play a role: February, a winter month marked by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull, may temper opportunities for certain crimes. However, the dominance of violent offences—particularly violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 53.3% of all crimes—suggests local dynamics at play. These include the potential influence of anti-social behaviour, which rose sharply during the month, and the broader context of a rural-adjacent setting where social interactions and community networks might shape crime patterns differently than in larger urban centres. The data aligns with the area’s character as a smaller, more tightly knit community, where interpersonal conflicts and local tensions could drive violent incidents more prominently than property crime.

February 2024 saw a dramatic 200% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 2 to 6 incidents—a shift that may reflect heightened tensions during the winter months or changes in community activity. This surge in anti-social behaviour contrasts with a 50% decline in criminal damage and arson, which fell from 4 to 2, and a similar drop in drug-related offences, which halved from 2 to 1. The imbalance between violent and property crime remains stark: violent crimes (24) accounted for 53.3% of all incidents, compared to property crimes (10), which made up just 22.2%. This pattern is consistent with the UK average for violence and sexual offences, though Attleborough’s rate of 1.9 per 1,000 is 24% below the national figure. Other crime categories such as shoplifting and burglary are also significantly below UK averages, with shoplifting at 0.2 per 1,000 (63% below the UK rate of 0.5) and burglary at 0.2 per 1,000 (33% below the UK rate of 0.3). These figures suggest a community where property crime is less prevalent, potentially due to lower foot traffic or effective local policing. However, the rise in anti-social behaviour highlights a need for targeted interventions in areas where such incidents are concentrated.

Attleborough’s crime rate in February 2024 (3.5 per 1,000) was 6.9% higher than the previous month’s rate of 3.3 per 1,000, indicating a slight upward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 2 crimes per day over the 29-day period, a figure that, while low, reflects the ongoing presence of criminal activity. When scaled to the population of 12,699, this translates to one reported crime for every 282 residents over the course of the month—a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low compared to national benchmarks. The area’s crime profile remains markedly different from the UK average, with violent crimes driving the majority of incidents. This distinction is particularly notable given the broader UK context, where property crime often dominates. For residents, the relatively low frequency of crime—combined with the absence of major spikes in theft or burglary—suggests a stable environment, though the rise in anti-social behaviour warrants attention. The comparison to the previous month also highlights the volatility of local crime trends, with even small percentage changes reflecting significant shifts in the number of incidents. These figures underscore the importance of monitoring local patterns, as minor fluctuations can have meaningful impacts on community safety perceptions.