Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR17 · Norfolk
55
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NR3 · Norfolk
497
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Attleborough has less crime — 55 vs 497 incidents in April 2026.
Norwich recorded substantially more crime than Attleborough in April 2026 — 497 incidents compared to 55, a 9.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Attleborough sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (6), while Norwich has more Shoplifting (64). Attleborough is below the national average while Norwich is above, making Attleborough the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Attleborough recorded fewer crimes than Norwich — 55 vs 497 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Attleborough is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Attleborough saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Norwich had more Shoplifting. Overall, Attleborough recorded fewer total crimes (55 vs 497).