Crime Rate in Attleborough Burgh & Haverscroft: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Attleborough Burgh & Haverscroft

The total recorded crimes in Attleborough Burgh & Haverscroft, Breckland, UK in May 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Attleborough Burgh & Haverscroft crime rate of 14.90 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 Burgh & Haverscroft, encompassing approximately 1,006 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-53.85% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Attleborough Burgh & Haverscroft Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Spitfire Close with total crimes: 2
  • Waller Drive with total crimes: 1

How safe is Attleborough Burgh & Haverscroft?

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

  • Relative to Breckland:

    • In 2024, Attleborough Burgh & Haverscroft demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Breckland average, with 196 crimes compared to 377.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Attleborough Burgh & Haverscroft recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 26 other areas in the Breckland.

    • In 2023, Attleborough Burgh & Haverscroft had fewer crimes than the Breckland average, with 156 crimes compared to 361. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Attleborough Burgh & Haverscroft recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 26 other areas in the Breckland.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Breckland, Attleborough Burgh & Haverscroft has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Attleborough Burgh & Haverscroft Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Attleborough Burgh & Haverscroft has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 14.90 ranking 17th out of 26 in the Breckland, UK

In 2024, the total Attleborough Burgh & Haverscroft crimes were 196. The crime rate of Attleborough Burgh & Haverscroft in 2024 was 194.70 (year) or 16.22 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Breckland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Attleborough Burgh & Haverscroft were around 156 crimes with yearly crime rate of 154.96 (year) or 12.91 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Breckland.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Attleborough Burgh & Haverscroft)CrimesRank (Attleborough Burgh & Haverscroft)CrimesRank (Attleborough Burgh & Haverscroft)
Dereham Neatherd89 11,139 11,058 1
Thetford Priory69 31,031 21,006 2
Swaffham80 2802 4560 6
Thetford Burrell36 6912 3832 3
Bedingfeld12 22421 9794 4
Thetford Castle61 4749 5761 5
Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe48 5439 7430 8
Watton28 11605 6528 7
Dereham Toftwood33 7429 8371 9
Mattishall32 8274 14226 15
All Saints & Wayland29 9377 10299 14
Lincoln28 10323 12324 10
Dereham Withburga15 16344 11317 11
Saham Toney14 18308 13310 12
Thetford Boudica23 12270 15302 13
Guiltcross22 13138 22141 22
Ashill18 1484 2674 27
Shipdham-with-Scarning16 15167 21137 23
Hermitage9 25219 16186 16
Forest14 19193 18169 17
Nar Valley11 23132 23164 18
The Buckenhams & Banham13 20173 20162 19
Upper Wensum13 21175 19160 20
Harling & Heathlands6 27106 24131 24
Necton11 2494 2586 25
Launditch7 2674 2776 26

Attleborough Burgh & Haverscroft Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202513
March 20255
February 20254
January 20257
December 20247
November 20245
October 20243
September 202411
August 20246
July 202416
June 202424
May 20247

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
January 20252
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Attleborough Burgh & Haverscroft in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Spitfire Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Waller Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Meadowsweet Loke (Map)
Total1
Public order1
5. Fallow Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Buckenham Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Ollands Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. New North Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Halford Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Halford Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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