Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR17 · Norfolk
55
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
IP30 · Suffolk
4
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Hessett has less crime — 4 vs 55 incidents in April 2026.
Attleborough recorded substantially more crime than Hessett in April 2026 — 55 incidents compared to 4, a 13.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Attleborough sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (9) and Criminal damage & arson (6), while Hessett has more Other crime (1) and Other theft (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hessett recorded fewer crimes than Attleborough — 4 vs 55 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Hessett is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Attleborough saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Hessett had more Other crime and Other theft. Overall, Hessett recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 55).