Total Crime Rate
11.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sycamore Close area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Attleborough Burgh & Haverscroft , and the 48th lowest 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 Sycamore Close (NR17 2EU) in the last 12 months was 11.8 per 1,000 residents and was 76.6% 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 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -4.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sycamore Close (NR17 2EU), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 8 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 | Holly Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Yew Tree Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Whitehorse Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Shrub Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Rye Lane | Under investigation |
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