Total Crime Rate
62.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Maurice Gaymer Road area has the 9th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Attleborough Burgh & Haverscroft , and the 109th 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 Maurice Gaymer Road (NR17 2QZ) in the last 12 months was 62.8 per 1,000 residents and was 24.8% 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 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 33.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -56.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 142.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Maurice Gaymer Road (NR17 2QZ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Halford Close, where police recorded 12 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Halford Road (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Attleborough Burgh & Haverscroft| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Eden Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Eden Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Halford Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Attleborough | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Halford Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Eden Close | Under investigation |
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