Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR17 · Norfolk
55
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
IP24 · Norfolk
135
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Attleborough has less crime — 55 vs 135 incidents in April 2026.
Thetford recorded notably higher crime than Attleborough in April 2026 — 135 vs 55 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Attleborough sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (6), while Thetford has more Public order (9). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Attleborough recorded fewer crimes than Thetford — 55 vs 135 incidents. That is 59% 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 Thetford had more Public order. Overall, Attleborough recorded fewer total crimes (55 vs 135).