Attleborough Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Attleborough's crime rate in December 2025 stood at 3.9 per 1,000 residents, significantly below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000 (44.3% lower). This marks a continued trend of lower-than-average crime levels for the built-up area within Breckland, a rural district characterised by small towns and agricultural land. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 36.7% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (20.4%) and public order incidents (10.2%). These figures align with the area's demographic profile, where limited nightlife and lower population density typically correlate with reduced violent crime. Seasonal factors likely influenced the data, with December's dark evenings and holiday-related absences from homes potentially affecting both property and public order crime patterns. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.6 per 1,000, meaning Attleborough's rate is 46% below that benchmark. However, the area's drug-related offences (0.3 per 1,000) are 11% above the UK average, suggesting a localised issue requiring further attention. This contrast highlights the complexity of crime patterns even within low-rate areas, where specific community factors can drive certain categories.

December 2025 saw stark month-on-month shifts in crime types, with drugs, possession of weapons, and shoplifting each increasing by 100% compared to November. This surge in drug-related offences (4 incidents) and weapon possession (1 incident) contrasts sharply with a 50% drop in other theft (from 4 to 2 cases). The decrease in public order offences (from 7 to 5) and violence and sexual offences (from 23 to 18) suggests a possible seasonal moderation in confrontational incidents during December's holiday period. Attleborough's rate for violence and sexual offences (1.4 per 1,000) remains 46% below the UK average, reinforcing the area's generally safer profile despite the spikes in specific categories. The sharp rise in shoplifting (2 cases) may relate to the Christmas shopping season, though the small number prevents definitive conclusions. Residents should be aware that while overall crime remains low, targeted issues like drug use and weapon possession require local vigilance.

Attleborough's December 2025 crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 represents a 9.2% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.3 per 1,000, indicating a slight downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day in December, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 259 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate places Attleborough well within the lower end of the UK's spectrum, where the average resident faces significantly higher risks. With a population of 12,699, the area's low crime density suggests a strong community infrastructure or environmental factors that deter criminal activity. The reduction in overall crime, coupled with the specific decreases in public order and violent offences, may reflect the impact of seasonal factors such as reduced evening activity and increased holiday-related security measures. However, the rise in drug-related incidents highlights the need for targeted interventions in specific areas or demographics, even within a broadly safe community.