Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR17 · Norfolk
34
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NR1 · Norfolk
647
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Attleborough has less crime — 34 vs 647 incidents in February 2026.
Norwich recorded substantially more crime than Attleborough in February 2026 — 647 incidents compared to 34, a 19.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Attleborough sees higher rates of Public order (4), while Norwich has more Shoplifting (117). Attleborough is below the national average while Norwich is above, making Attleborough the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Attleborough recorded fewer crimes than Norwich — 34 vs 647 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Attleborough is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Attleborough saw higher rates of Public order while Norwich had more Shoplifting. Overall, Attleborough recorded fewer total crimes (34 vs 647).