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Crime in Attleborough

Attleborough had 185 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 56.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 6th of 21 Breckland areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 89% above the middle Breckland area. Crime was up 4% on the three months before.

NR17, Breckland · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Attleborough

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56.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
6 of 21Breckland rank1st is the highest rate
+4%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common93 in 3 months

Month by month

60 Mar 71 Apr 47 May 59 Jun 54 Jul 72 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Attleborough. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence9350%
anti-social behaviour2916%
theft148%
criminal damage137%
shoplifting95%
public order74%
other crime53%
vehicle crime42%

Attleborough against Breckland

TypeAttleborough per 1,000Middle Breckland areaChange
Violence28.515.5▲ 2%
Burglary00–
Vehicle crime1.20–
Anti-social behaviour8.93.8▼ 3%
Theft and robbery6.12.5–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Attleborough56.6▲ 4%
Old Buckenham29▼ 28%
Hingham27.2▲ 17%
See every Breckland area ranked on the crime in Breckland page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Attleborough a safe area?

Attleborough had about 56.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 6 of 21 Breckland areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Attleborough?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (93), followed by anti-social behaviour (29) and theft (14).