Attleborough vs Scarning — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Attleborough

NR17 · Norfolk

55

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences29
  • Anti-social behaviour9
  • Criminal damage & arson6

Scarning

NR19 · Norfolk

144

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences50
  • Shoplifting25
  • Anti-social behaviour25

Attleborough has less crime — 55 vs 144 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Scarning recorded substantially more crime than Attleborough in April 2026 — 144 incidents compared to 55, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Attleborough sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (6), while Scarning has more Shoplifting (25). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Attleborough or Scarning safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Attleborough recorded fewer crimes than Scarning — 55 vs 144 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. Attleborough is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Attleborough and Scarning?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Attleborough saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Scarning had more Shoplifting. Overall, Attleborough recorded fewer total crimes (55 vs 144).

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