Attleborough Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile in Attleborough during January 2024, accounting for nearly 60% of all reported crimes. With a total crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents, the area remains 55.4% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, a disparity that underscores its relatively safe environment. The prominence of violent crime—25 incidents in total—suggests a focus on interpersonal conflict or domestic issues. Seasonal factors may have played a role in shaping these patterns, as January typically sees reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, which could influence both the frequency and nature of crimes. Property crime, in contrast, was low, with only nine incidents recorded across all categories, including burglary, vehicle crime, and shoplifting. This stark contrast to violent crime highlights the area's unique profile, where community dynamics and local policing efforts may contribute to lower rates of property-related offences. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.6 per 1,000, meaning Attleborough's rate is 23% below that, a gap that may be attributed to the town's smaller size and stronger community ties. However, the relatively high proportion of violent crime compared to other areas in the UK suggests that targeted interventions could further reduce these figures. The low levels of property crime, meanwhile, may reflect effective local security measures or a lack of high-value assets in the area that would attract such offences.

January 2024 saw significant changes in specific crime categories, with drugs-related offences doubling from one to two incidents, and other crime also increasing by 100%. Vehicle crime, which had not been reported in December, emerged as a new category in the month. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and burglary both fell by 50%, while public order offences dropped by a third. These fluctuations may reflect seasonal patterns, with the post-holiday period potentially reducing certain types of crime while increasing others. The dominance of violent crime—accounting for nearly 60% of all incidents—remains a striking feature, with violence and sexual offences in Attleborough recorded at 2.0 per 1,000, 23% below the UK average. This contrast with the UK's higher violent crime rate may be influenced by Attleborough's smaller population and lower population density, which could reduce opportunities for certain types of crime.

Attleborough's crime rate in January 2024 rose by 5.1% compared to December 2023, increasing from 3.2 to 3.3 per 1,000 residents. While this is a slight upward trend, the overall rate remains significantly lower than the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day, a figure that may reflect the town's small population and limited public spaces. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 302 residents, a rate that contextualises the exposure of local residents to crime in a way that aligns with the area's character as a low-density built-up area. This monthly exposure is lower than the UK average, which is not directly comparable due to differences in population density and policing strategies. The relatively low crime rate, despite the 5.1% increase, suggests that Attleborough continues to maintain a safer environment compared to the national average, even as minor fluctuations occur.