Total Crime Rate
44.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ellingham Road area has the 16th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Attleborough Burgh & Haverscroft , and the 171st 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 Ellingham Road (NR17 1YQ) in the last 12 months was 44.2 per 1,000 residents and was 12.2% lower 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 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 25.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 28.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ellingham Road (NR17 1YQ), the main crime hotspot is near Alexandra Way. Police recorded 29 crimes here, including 18 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Alexandra Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Alexandra Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Alexandra Way | Offender given a caution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Alexandra Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Norfolk Drive | — |
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