Attleborough Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Attleborough’s crime rate in October 2024 stood at 2.7 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 66.7% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This places the built-up area within Breckland among the safest communities in the country, with crime levels significantly lower than the national benchmark. Violence and sexual offences accounted for the largest share of reported crimes at 38.2%, followed by anti-social behaviour (14.7%) and criminal damage and arson (14.7%). These figures contrast sharply with the UK averages for these categories, which are 2.7 per 1,000 for violence and sexual offences, 1.3 per 1,000 for anti-social behaviour, and 0.6 per 1,000 for criminal damage and arson. The area’s low crime profile may be influenced by its character as a small, largely rural community with limited urban density, a factor that could reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. Seasonal factors in October, including the transition to darker evenings and the approach of Halloween, may have played a role in shaping the crime picture, though the overall trend remains one of stability and relative safety. The absence of major spikes in property crime—such as vehicle theft or burglary—further reinforces the notion that Attleborough is not a typical urban hotspot for such offences. Instead, the crime mix reflects a pattern more commonly associated with smaller towns, where interpersonal conflicts and minor disturbances dominate the landscape. This alignment with rural and semi-rural crime profiles suggests that Attleborough’s safety is partly attributable to its geographical and demographic context, though the exact mechanisms remain a subject for further analysis.

October 2024 saw a 45.8% decrease in violence and sexual offences, dropping from 24 incidents in September to 13, the most significant monthly decline among all categories. This reduction aligns with the seasonal context of shorter evenings and Halloween-related events, which may have contributed to fewer opportunities for such crimes. Conversely, drug-related offences rose by 100%, increasing from one to two incidents, a shift that could reflect changes in local patterns or reporting practices. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson each fell by over 30%, with public order offences dropping 60% to two incidents—a notable improvement that may indicate effective community interventions or policing efforts. The possession of weapons category surged by 100%, reaching two incidents, a figure that is 186% above the UK average, though the small number of cases suggests this remains an outlier rather than a trend. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of crime in the area, with some categories showing marked improvement while others require closer monitoring.

Attleborough’s October 2024 crime rate of 2.7 per 1,000 residents marks a 26.0% decline from the previous month’s rate of 3.6, reflecting a continued downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that underscores the relatively low level of criminal activity compared to larger urban centres. When scaled to the local population of 12,699, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 374 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average, which would see one crime per approximately 123 residents in a comparable timeframe. The population-scaled perspective highlights the area’s safety profile, with crime rates remaining well below national benchmarks. These figures suggest that Attleborough’s residents face a markedly lower risk of encountering crime compared to the average UK citizen, a trend consistent with the area’s character as a smaller, built-up community within a largely rural district.