Crime in Attleborough: statistics, rates and trends
603 crimes were recorded in Attleborough in the 12 months to August 2026, 53.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Attleborough at a glance
- Crime trends in Attleborough
- Types of crime in Attleborough
- Attleborough compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Attleborough
- Streets with the most crime in Attleborough
- What happened after crimes were reported in Attleborough
- Demographics of Attleborough
- Questions about crime in Attleborough
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (292), anti-social behaviour (89) and criminal damage and arson (51) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,093rd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Attleborough | Breckland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 603 | 8,523 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.3 | 58.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,312 | 146,620 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Attleborough peaked in the year to August 2022 (731 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (486). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 24%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 603 | 53.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 565 | 49.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 580 | 51.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 621 | 54.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 731 | 64.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 607 | 53.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 590 | 52.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 551 | 48.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 486 | 43.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 64 |
| July 2026 | 48 |
| June 2026 | 53 |
| May 2026 | 43 |
| April 2026 | 63 |
| March 2026 | 53 |
| February 2026 | 37 |
| January 2026 | 42 |
| December 2025 | 49 |
| November 2025 | 54 |
| October 2025 | 55 |
| September 2025 | 42 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (77% below) and other theft (55% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 70 to 89.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 292 | 25.8 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 89 | 7.9 | 15.4 | +27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 51 | 4.5 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Public order | 42 | 3.7 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Other theft | 33 | 2.9 | 6.4 | +10% |
| Drugs | 25 | 2.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 1.9 | 8.5 | -12% |
| Burglary | 13 | 1.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 0.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Attleborough; the highest is Thetford (95.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Long Stratton (28.8).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Attleborough |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wymondham (South Norfolk) | 1,340 | 73.6 | +38% |
| Watton | 764 | 57.4 | +8% |
| Hethersett | 445 | 55.4 | +4% |
| Long Stratton | 176 | 28.8 | -46% |
| Diss | 778 | 78.5 | +47% |
| Cringleford | 350 | 58.8 | +10% |
| Dereham | 1,704 | 79.1 | +48% |
| Thetford | 2,414 | 95.4 | +79% |
Of the 2 areas within Attleborough, Attleborough Burgh & Haverscroft had the highest crime rate (55.1 per 1,000) and Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe the lowest (44.8).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attleborough Burgh & Haverscroft | Neighbourhood | 4,266 | 235 | 55.1 |
| Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe | Neighbourhood | 9,540 | 427 | 44.8 |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Attleborough over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Church Street” and “Fallow Way” (29 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Church Street | 29 |
| On or near Fallow Way | 29 |
| On or near Norfolk Drive | 27 |
| On or near Parking Area | 23 |
| On or near Wymbur Drive | 21 |
| On or near Halford Road | 20 |
| On or near Supermarket | 19 |
| On or near Queen'S Square | 18 |
| On or near Halford Close | 15 |
| On or near Waller Drive | 15 |
Of the 514 crimes in Attleborough with a recorded outcome, 17% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 89 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 252 | 49.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 85 | 16.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 59 | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 4.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 3.5% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 2.1% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Attleborough has an estimated population of 11,312 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.1%, against 7.9%), fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (23%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Attleborough average decile 6.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Attleborough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Attleborough a safe place to live?
Attleborough recorded 53.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,093rd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Attleborough?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 292 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (89).
Is crime in Attleborough going up or down?
Recorded crime in Attleborough was up 7% on the year before: 603 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 565 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Attleborough?
About 11,312 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Attleborough?
Attleborough is policed by Norfolk.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.