Crime Rate in Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe

The total recorded crimes in Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe, Breckland, UK in July 2025 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe crime rate of 5.52 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe, encompassing approximately 8,153 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Carver'S Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Finch Road with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

How safe is Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe?

To understand the safety of Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe, we need to analyze Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Breckland:

    • In 2024, Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe reported a higher crime volume than the Breckland average, with 439 crimes compared to 377. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 26 other areas in the Breckland.

    • In 2023, Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe experienced a greater number of crimes than the Breckland average, with 430 crimes compared to 361. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 26 other areas in the Breckland.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Breckland, Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe has recorded 45 crimes with crime rate of 5.52 ranking 6th out of 26 in the Breckland, UK

In 2024, the total Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe crimes were 439. The crime rate of Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe in 2024 was 53.84 (year) or 4.49 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Breckland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe were around 430 crimes with yearly crime rate of 52.74 (year) or 4.39 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Breckland.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe)CrimesRank (Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe)CrimesRank (Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe)
Dereham Neatherd108 11,139 11,058 1
Thetford Priory79 21,031 21,006 2
Thetford Burrell67 4912 3832 3
Thetford Castle70 3749 5761 5
Bedingfeld41 8421 9794 4
Swaffham59 5802 4560 6
Watton43 7605 6528 7
Dereham Toftwood31 12429 8371 9
All Saints & Wayland35 9377 10299 14
Lincoln33 11323 12324 10
Dereham Withburga34 10344 11317 11
Saham Toney27 13308 13310 12
Thetford Boudica21 18270 15302 13
Mattishall24 16274 14226 15
Nar Valley26 14132 23164 18
Attleborough Burgh & Haverscroft25 15196 17156 21
Hermitage15 19219 16186 16
Forest23 17193 18169 17
The Buckenhams & Banham10 22173 20162 19
Upper Wensum12 20175 19160 20
Shipdham-with-Scarning7 24167 21137 23
Harling & Heathlands11 21106 24131 24
Guiltcross2 27138 22141 22
Necton10 2394 2586 25
Launditch6 2574 2776 26
Ashill3 2684 2674 27

Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20251
May 20252
April 20258
March 20254
February 20252
January 20256
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202524
May 202532
April 202517
March 202520
February 202513
January 202521
December 202418
November 202414
October 202410

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20253
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20251
March 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20256
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
January 20253
December 20242
October 20243

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe postcode area is presented below.

1. Carver'S Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
2. Finch Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Shoplifting1
4. Morar Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Circlet Place (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
6. Chapel Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. St Edmund Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Warren'S Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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