Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR17 · Norfolk
34
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NR5 · Norfolk
165
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Attleborough has less crime — 34 vs 165 incidents in February 2026.
Norwich recorded substantially more crime than Attleborough in February 2026 — 165 incidents compared to 34, a 4.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Attleborough sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (4), while Norwich has more Shoplifting (17). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Attleborough recorded fewer crimes than Norwich — 34 vs 165 incidents. That is 79% 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 Criminal damage & arson while Norwich had more Shoplifting. Overall, Attleborough recorded fewer total crimes (34 vs 165).