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 May 2025 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe crime rate of 5.89 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (88.24% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cawdor Close with total crimes: 5
  • Queen'S Square with total crimes: 4
  • Snapdragon Close 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 May 2025 the Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 5.89 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe)CrimesRank (Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe)CrimesRank (Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe)
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
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
Attleborough Burgh & Haverscroft15 17196 17156 21
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 Queens & Besthorpe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 258 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202517
March 202520
February 202513
January 202521
December 202418
November 202414
October 202410
September 202414
August 202419
July 202430
June 202434
May 202416

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243
July 20249
May 20243

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
August 20242
July 20244

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20258
March 20254
February 20252
January 20256
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20247
August 20244
July 20247
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
May 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 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
August 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241
June 20244

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Cawdor Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
2. Queen'S Square (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
3. Snapdragon Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
5. Paddock Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Church Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Alexandra Way (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Connaught Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Elizabeth Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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