Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR17 · Norfolk
55
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NR16 · Norfolk
8
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Old Buckenham has less crime — 8 vs 55 incidents in April 2026.
Attleborough recorded substantially more crime than Old Buckenham in April 2026 — 55 incidents compared to 8, a 6.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Attleborough sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (9) and Criminal damage & arson (6), while Old Buckenham has more Burglary (2) and Other crime (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, Old Buckenham recorded fewer crimes than Attleborough — 8 vs 55 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Old Buckenham 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 Old Buckenham had more Burglary and Other crime. Overall, Old Buckenham recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 55).