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 March 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (53.85% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Brecks with total crimes: 5
  • Connaught Plain with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe has recorded 45 crimes with crime rate of 5.52 ranking 5th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Breckland)CrimesRank (Breckland)CrimesRank (Breckland)
Dereham Neatherd108 11,139 11,058 1
Thetford Priory61 41,031 21,006 2
Thetford Castle70 2749 5761 5
Thetford Burrell42 6912 3832 3
Swaffham66 3802 4560 6
Bedingfeld11 23421 9794 4
Watton41 7605 6528 7
Dereham Toftwood30 8429 8371 9
Lincoln28 9323 12324 10
All Saints & Wayland23 12377 10299 14
Forest26 10193 18169 17
Dereham Withburga23 13344 11317 11
Mattishall24 11274 14226 15
Saham Toney14 17308 13310 12
Thetford Boudica18 14270 15302 13
Upper Wensum18 15175 19160 20
Hermitage12 21219 16186 16
Harling & Heathlands15 16106 24131 24
Attleborough Burgh & Haverscroft12 19196 17156 21
Nar Valley8 25132 23164 18
Ashill13 1884 2674 27
The Buckenhams & Banham11 22173 20162 19
Guiltcross12 20138 22141 22
Shipdham-with-Scarning10 24167 21137 23
Necton6 2694 2586 25
Launditch3 2774 2776 26

Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 219 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202513
January 202521
December 202418
November 202414
October 202410
September 202414
August 202419
July 202430
June 202434
May 202416
April 202410

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20256
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20247
August 20244
July 20247
June 20248
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243
July 20249
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20253
December 20242
October 20243
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
August 20242
July 20244
April 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241
June 20244

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

High Crime Locations Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe in March 2025

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

1. The Brecks (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Connaught Plain (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Other crime1
Other theft1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
4. Queen'S Square (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
5. Peacock Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Tummel Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Alexandra Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Norfolk Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Lavender Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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