Attleborough Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

August 2025 in Attleborough, a built-up area within Breckland, saw a crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents—65.4% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area’s significantly lower crime profile compared to the rest of the country. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 47.2% of all crimes (17 incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (22.2%, 8 incidents) and shoplifting (11.1%, 4 incidents). The dominance of violent crimes, though still well below the UK average, suggests localized factors influencing this category. Seasonal context may play a role, as August is a peak holiday month with increased tourism, which could both displace certain crime types (e.g. reduced burglary due to occupied homes) and create new risks (e.g. public order offences in crowded areas). However, the most surprising finding was the unexpected rise in shoplifting, which increased by 33.3% from 3 to 4 incidents, despite an overall decline in crime. This shift may reflect changes in retail activity, such as summer sales or variations in policing focus. The area’s low crime rate, combined with its relatively small population, indicates a community that appears to manage crime effectively, though localized challenges such as anti-social behaviour and occasional violent incidents remain areas for attention.

August 2025 revealed a notable shift in crime patterns, with shoplifting rising by 33.3% (from 3 to 4 incidents) and other theft falling by 80% (from 5 to 1). This contrast underscores the volatility of specific crime types even as overall rates decline. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category (17 incidents), fell by 43.3% compared to the previous month, aligning with the area’s 65.4% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour also declined by 33.3%, though it remained 59% below the UK average. The spike in shoplifting, however, was unexpected; while still 52% below the UK rate, the increase may reflect seasonal factors such as empty homes during holidays or changes in retail activity. Other crime, which rose from zero to one incident, highlights the potential for rare but significant events to impact local statistics. These variations illustrate the combination of local conditions and national trends.

Attleborough's crime rate in August 2025 (2.8 per 1,000 residents) reflects a marked decline from the previous month's rate of 5.0 per 1,000, representing a 43.8% reduction. This downward trend aligns with broader seasonal patterns, as August typically sees increased tourism and holiday activity, which may temporarily displace certain crime types. However, the daily crime count of approximately 1 incident per day highlights that residents still face a tangible, albeit low, level of risk. Over the course of the month, 1 reported crime occurred for roughly every 353 residents, underscoring the relatively sparse distribution of incidents within a population of 12,699. This monthly exposure figure, while low, provides context for individuals assessing their personal risk profile. The contrast with the UK average—where 8.1 crimes are reported per 1,000 residents—further emphasizes Attleborough's position as a significantly safer area, though local factors such as community policing initiatives or demographic characteristics may contribute to this disparity.