Attleborough Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

September 2024 saw Attleborough's overall crime rate remain significantly below the UK average, with 3.6 crimes per 1,000 residents compared to the national figure of 7.7. This places the area 53.2% below the UK average, a consistent trend reflecting the character of a rural built-up area where crime is naturally lower due to smaller population density and community cohesion. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 52.2% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (15.2%) and public order offences (10.9%). These figures align with seasonal patterns typical of September, when the return of students to local educational institutions and the transition to shorter evenings may influence social dynamics. While violent crime remains the dominant category, the rate of violence and sexual offences in Attleborough (1.9 per 1,000) is 27% below the UK average, suggesting a combination of effective local policing and the area's inherent low-risk profile. The lower prevalence of property crimes (8 total, or 17% of all crimes) further reinforces the contrast with urban centres, where theft and burglary are more common. This data illustrates how Attleborough's rural-urban hybrid nature, with its limited retail and nightlife presence, contributes to a crime profile that is both distinct and consistently safer than the national average.

September 2024 marked a 12.1% increase in Attleborough's crime rate compared to August, rising from 3.2 to 3.6 per 1,000 residents. This uptick was driven by a 100% rise in three specific categories: possession of weapons (from 0 to 1), other theft (from 0 to 3), and vehicle crime (from 0 to 1). These increases, while notable, remain well below UK averages for all three categories, with vehicle crime in the area at 78% below the national rate. Conversely, drug-related offences fell by 50% (from 2 to 1), a drop that may reflect seasonal patterns as university students return to campus and local law enforcement prioritises other areas. The dominance of violent crime (52.2% of all incidents) over property crime (17%) contrasts sharply with the UK average, where property crime typically accounts for a larger share. This imbalance is consistent with Attleborough's character as a small town with limited commercial activity, where interpersonal conflicts and anti-social behaviour are more likely to dominate the crime picture. The rate of violence and sexual offences, while higher than some other categories, remains 27% below the UK average, indicating that the area's overall safety is maintained despite this specific challenge.

The 12.1% increase in Attleborough's crime rate from August to September 2024 brings the monthly total to 46 crimes, averaging 2 incidents per day across the 30-day period. This daily rate, while modest, highlights the fluctuating nature of local crime patterns, particularly in a small town where even a few incidents can shift the overall statistic. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 276 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of criminal activity relative to the area's population of 12,699. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average, where the equivalent figure would be closer to 1 in 130 residents. The comparison to the previous month's rate (3.2 per 1,000) also underscores the impact of seasonal transitions, with the return of students and the start of the academic year potentially contributing to increased social interactions that may lead to crime. Despite this rise, Attleborough's crime profile remains markedly safer than the national average, with the area's population experiencing less than half the rate of criminal activity seen across the UK. This contrast is particularly evident in categories like public order offences, where Attleborough's rate (0.4 per 1,000) is 29% below the UK average, suggesting that local community structures and policing strategies effectively mitigate certain types of crime even during periods of increased activity.