Attleborough Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Attleborough’s crime rate in October 2025 stood at 4.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 44.2% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This position as a relatively low-crime area is underscored by the dominance of violent crimes, which accounted for 52.7% of total incidents, and the significantly lower prevalence of property crimes compared to national trends. The breakdown of crime types reveals a complex picture: while violent offences remain 14% below the UK average, shoplifting is 52% below the national figure, likely reflecting Attleborough’s smaller retail footprint and potentially effective local deterrents. Anti-social behaviour, though a minor category (7.3% of total incidents), surged by 300% compared to the previous month, highlighting a sharp shift in local dynamics. This increase may be linked to seasonal factors such as the transition to darker evenings and the timing of Halloween, which could have influenced social interactions and community activity. The area’s relatively low crime burden is further reinforced by the fact that property crimes like burglary and vehicle crime are 67% and 52% below UK averages, respectively. However, the rise in anti-social behaviour and the isolated but notable increase in burglary suggest that emerging patterns warrant closer attention. The overall profile of Attleborough in October 2025 illustrates a built-up area within Breckland that, while not immune to crime fluctuations, continues to maintain a safer profile than the national average. This contrast is amplified by the fact that crimes like public order offences and drug-related incidents are also significantly below UK averages, indicating a broader trend of lower prevalence in certain categories. The seasonal context of October—marked by the end of daylight saving time and the approach of Halloween—adds a layer of complexity to the analysis, as these factors may have influenced both the types and frequencies of reported crimes. The data thus illustrates a community where crime remains a low-priority concern, but where targeted interventions may be necessary to address specific spikes in anti-social behaviour and other emerging trends.

The most striking month-on-month change was the 300% increase in anti-social behaviour, with incidents rising from one to four—a surge that may partly explain the broader rise in reported crimes. Shoplifting also doubled, climbing from two to four incidents, while burglary rose from zero to one—a 100% increase that, though statistically significant, remains an isolated occurrence. These spikes contrast with a 25% decline in criminal damage and arson, which fell from four to three. The breakdown of crime types reveals that violent crimes, which accounted for 52.7% of total incidents, remain 14% below the UK average, suggesting a localised factor in their lower prevalence. Shoplifting in Attleborough is 52% below the UK average, a discrepancy that may reflect the area’s smaller retail footprint or effective local deterrents. The surge in anti-social behaviour, however, points to a potential need for community-focused interventions, especially as Halloween’s influence on social interactions may have contributed to the rise. Residents may find the 100% increase in burglary—though from zero incidents—particularly concerning, as it indicates a shift in criminal activity patterns that could signal new vulnerabilities in the area. The decrease in criminal damage and arson, meanwhile, could be linked to seasonal factors or targeted local efforts to address such crimes.

Attleborough’s crime rate in October 2025 rose to 4.3 per 1,000 residents, a 30.8% increase from the previous month’s 3.3 per 1,000. This shift, while notable, places the area’s monthly exposure at one reported crime for every 231 residents—a figure that highlights the relatively low density of incidents within the local population. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two crimes per day, a frequency that remains consistently low compared to the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. The population-scaled perspective reinforces the notion that Attleborough, despite the upward trend, continues to be a built-up area with a significantly lighter crime burden than the national average. This contrast is amplified by the fact that violent crimes, which accounted for 52.7% of total incidents, remain 14% below the UK average. The low prevalence of property crimes—such as shoplifting and burglary, which are 52% and 67% below UK averages respectively—suggests a combination of factors, including a smaller retail footprint and effective local deterrents. However, the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour, which surged by 300% to four incidents, raises questions about how seasonal factors like Halloween and the transition to darker evenings may have influenced local dynamics. The overall picture underscores that while Attleborough is not immune to crime fluctuations, its position as a relatively safe built-up area within Breckland remains intact.