Taverham and Drayton Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

April 2023 saw a sharp 100% increase in both 'other crime' and 'shoplifting' in Taverham and Drayton, marking the most dramatic month-on-month shift in the area's crime profile. This spike, from zero to two incidents in each category, contrasts with a 50% decline in vehicle crime and a 42.9% reduction in public order offences. The overall crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents places the area 61.3% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently low-crime environment. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 44.4% of all crimes, significantly lower than the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Seasonal factors likely contributed to this pattern, as Easter and spring weather typically increase outdoor activity and retail footfall. The breakdown shows a predominance of violent crime over property crime, with 20 violent incidents compared to 15 property-related crimes. This aligns with Taverham and Drayton's character as a built-up area within Broadland, where community policing and limited commercial density may reduce opportunities for theft. The low levels of anti-social behaviour (0.3 per 1,000) and burglary (0.1 per 1,000) further underscore the area's comparative safety. While the sharp rise in 'other crime' and shoplifting requires scrutiny, the overall trend remains markedly lower than national benchmarks.

April 2023 witnessed a 100% surge in both 'other crime' and 'shoplifting', rising from zero to two incidents each. This dramatic increase, though small in absolute terms, highlights a sudden shift in crime patterns. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 50% (from 2 to 1), and public order offences dropped 42.9% (from 7 to 4), suggesting targeted interventions or seasonal factors may have influenced these areas. The category of 'violence and sexual offences' remained the most common, accounting for 44.4% of all crimes, but its rate of 1.3 per 1,000 is 50% below the UK average. Similarly, 'criminal damage and arson' at 0.6 per 1,000 is 2% below the UK average, indicating a rare alignment with national trends for this category. Residents may find the 50% reduction in vehicle crime particularly noteworthy, as it suggests improved security measures in car parks or reduced opportunities for theft during the Easter period. These fluctuations, while significant in relative terms, still occur against a backdrop of overall low crime rates, with the area's total rate remaining 61.3% below the UK average.

The crime rate in Taverham and Drayton dropped by 13.5% from 3.4 per 1,000 in March 2023 to 2.9 per 1,000 in April 2023, reflecting a continued downward trend. On a daily basis, this equates to roughly 2 crimes per day across the 30-day period, a figure that would be of interest to local residents and community groups monitoring safety. Over the course of the month, 1 reported crime occurred for every 340 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low compared to the UK average. This figure is particularly meaningful for families and local businesses, as it illustrates the rarity of criminal incidents in the area. With a population of 15,307, the 45 total crimes reported in April represent a minuscule fraction of the community. The decline from March to April suggests that any seasonal factors—such as increased foot traffic during Easter or warmer spring weather—did not significantly elevate crime levels. Instead, the area's established safety record appears to have withstood these conditions, maintaining its position as one of the lowest-crime built-up areas in the UK.