Total Crime Rate
65.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Worcester Way area has the 8th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Attleborough Burgh & Haverscroft , and the 103rd highest crime rate of 441 local areas in Breckland .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Worcester Way (NR17 1QU) in the last 12 months was 65.6 per 1,000 residents and was 30.4% higher than the Attleborough Burgh & Haverscroft average (50.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 300.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 42.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -41.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Worcester Way (NR17 1QU), the main crime hotspot is near Wymbur Drive. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Attleborough Burgh & Haverscroft| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Blenheim Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wymbur Drive | Under investigation |
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