Attleborough vs Thetford

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Attleborough Norfolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Thetford Norfolk Constabulary

      Attleborough vs Thetford Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Attleborough
      Norfolk Constabulary
      1,284 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.6% trend
      19.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Thetford
      Norfolk Constabulary
      2,567 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.4% trend
      25.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Attleborough
      B Thetford
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,284
      2,567
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,228
      2,930
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.6%
      ↓12.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.6%
      25.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Attleborough
      B Thetford
      Violent Crime
      659 ↑11%
      1,018 ↓14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      110 ↓11%
      406 ↓8%
      Other Theft
      87 ↑1%
      127 ↓25%
      Vehicle Crime
      47 ↑57%
      90 ↑3%
      Burglary
      36 ↑9%
      64 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      99 ↑1%
      254 ↓16%
      Drugs
      47 ↑38%
      96 ↓19%
      Public Order
      86 ↓8%
      185 ↓8%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      12 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      31 ↑48%
      146 ↓9%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓25%
      7 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      35 ↓5%
      Possession of Weapons
      19 ↑58%
      46 ↓15%
      Other Crime
      57 ↓41%
      81 ↓15%
      Overall Verdict
      B Thetford is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Attleborough safer than Thetford?

      Attleborough has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,284 crimes in the last 12 months. Thetford has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 2,567 crimes. Thetford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Attleborough vs Thetford?

      Attleborough shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Thetford shows -12.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Attleborough and Thetford?

      In Attleborough, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (659 incidents). In Thetford, it is Violent Crime (1,018 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Attleborough and Thetford?

      Attleborough recorded 110 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Thetford recorded 406. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Attleborough vs Thetford?

      Violent crime in Attleborough totalled 659 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,018 in Thetford. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Attleborough and Thetford in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Attleborough recorded 1,228 crimes (now 1,284, a change of +4.6%). Thetford recorded 2,930 crimes previously (now 2,567, -12.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Attleborough and Thetford?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Attleborough has a resolution rate of 19.6% and Thetford has 25.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Attleborough and Thetford?

      Attleborough falls within the Norfolk Constabulary boundary. Thetford is covered by Norfolk Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Attleborough and Thetford?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Attleborough or Thetford on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Attleborough and Thetford. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.