Attleborough Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile in Attleborough for January 2025, contributing to 52.9% of all reported crimes. This category alone stands at 2.1 per 1,000 residents, 16% below the UK average for this type of crime. The overall crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents places the area 43.7% below the UK average of 7.1, reflecting a consistently lower level of criminal activity compared to national trends. This pattern aligns with Attleborough's character as a relatively small, low-density built-up area within Breckland, where lower population density and limited commercial activity may contribute to reduced opportunities for certain types of crime. Seasonal factors also appear to influence the crime picture, with January's post-holiday period likely contributing to a reduction in retail-related offences typically associated with Christmas shopping. However, the dominance of violent crime suggests local social dynamics or community-specific factors that warrant further analysis. Anti-social behaviour. of total crimes, remains lower than the UK average, which could indicate effective community policing or strong social cohesion in the area. The contrast between property crimes (23.7%) and violent crimes (52.9%) highlights a distinct profile compared to larger urban centres where property crime often dominates. This balance may be partly explained by Attleborough's limited commercial infrastructure and the absence of high-traffic retail hubs that typically drive shoplifting and theft from the person.

January 2025 saw significant month-on-month increases in several crime categories, with anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson both rising by 200% compared to December 2024. Other crime also experienced a 200% increase, moving from one reported incident to three. These jumps suggest potential shifts in local patterns. The crime mix has shifted with violent crimes accounting for over half of all reported incidents, compared to property crimes which make up 23.7% of the total. This contrast with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences typically represent a smaller share of total crimes, indicates a unique local profile. While violence and sexual offences remain 16% below the UK average for this category, criminal damage and arson are 18% above the national rate, a discrepancy that could reflect local issues such as vandalism or property neglect. Other crime, though low in volume, has risen sharply, potentially indicating underreported incidents or emerging patterns that require closer monitoring. Residents may find the 43.7% reduction in overall crime compared to the UK average particularly relevant, as it underscores the area's relatively safe environment despite the spikes in specific categories.

The crime rate in Attleborough for January 2025 (4.0 per 1,000 residents) represents a 21.5% increase from the previous month's rate of 3.3 per 1,000, indicating a slight upward trend over the short term. On a daily basis, this translates to approximately two crimes reported each day in the built-up area, a figure that may seem high in isolation but remains significantly lower than the UK average when scaled to the local population. Over the course of January, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 249 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the relatively low frequency of criminal activity in the area. This statistic is particularly meaningful for residents, as it provides a tangible sense of the likelihood of experiencing crime. When compared to the UK average, Attleborough's overall crime rate remains 43.7% below the national figure, a gap that suggests effective local crime prevention strategies or demographic factors that reduce crime opportunities. The population-scaled perspective further contextualises these numbers, showing that the area's smaller size and lower density contribute to both the absolute and relative crime figures. While the month-on-month increase raises questions about potential temporary factors, the long-term trend remains one of sustained safety compared to the broader UK context.