Attleborough Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

In February 2026, Attleborough’s crime profile remained markedly distinct from the UK average, with a total crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents—54.7% below the national figure. This disparity underscores the area’s relative safety, though the breakdown of crime types reveals a clear imbalance: violent crimes accounted for 51.4% of all incidents, compared to just 15.6% for property crimes. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category, occurred at a rate of 1.5 per 1,000 residents, 35% below the UK average, likely reflecting the built-up area’s limited nightlife and low population density. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage also fell significantly below national benchmarks, a trend consistent with Attleborough’s character as a largely rural town with fewer high-traffic zones. However, the seasonal context of February—a winter month marked by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may have influenced patterns, with public order offences and anti-social behaviour surging in the month’s final weeks. While the overall rate remains stable, the dominance of violent crimes over property crimes raises questions about local dynamics, possibly linked to the area’s demographic profile or the presence of transient populations. The data also highlights a 12.1% monthly decline in crime rates compared to January, suggesting that ongoing policing efforts and community initiatives may be contributing to sustained low levels of criminal activity.

February 2026 saw stark fluctuations in specific crime categories, with public order offences surging by 300% (from 1 to 4 incidents) and other crime doubling (from 0 to 2). These increases contrast sharply with a 50% drop in burglary and other theft, which fell from 2 to 1 each. The violent crime category, which accounted for 51.4% of total incidents, remained 35% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences, a figure that has likely been reinforced by the area’s low population density and limited nightlife. The rise in public order offences may be linked to seasonal factors—February’s pre-spring lull often sees shifts in community activity. Meanwhile, the significant decline in drug-related crimes (down 87.5% from 8 to 1) could indicate ongoing success in local enforcement or changes in regional drug trafficking patterns.

Attleborough’s crime rate in February 2026 stood at 2.9 per 1,000 residents, marking a 12.1% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.3. This decline positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with its overall crime rate 54.7% below the national average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 28-day period, a figure that, while low, reflects the consistency of local policing efforts. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate means that one in every 343 residents faced a reported crime during February. This ratio is particularly notable given the area’s relatively small population of 12,699, suggesting that community engagement and local initiatives may be contributing to sustained low crime levels. The data also highlights that violent crimes, which constitute the majority of incidents, remain significantly below UK averages, though their proportion compared to property crimes has shifted slightly from previous months.