Taverham and Drayton Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile in Taverham and Drayton during May 2023, accounting for 50.9% of all reported incidents. This category, which includes assaults, domestic abuse, and sexual offences, was 28% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, a figure that suggests the area's violent crime profile is markedly different from national patterns. The overall crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents places the area 51.2% below the UK average of 8.0, reflecting a broader trend of lower crime levels in this built-up area within Broadland. Seasonal factors likely played a role, as May brought longer evenings and bank holidays, which may have influenced outdoor socialising and drinking patterns. Anti-social behaviour, though a significant concern, remained 40% below the UK average, and burglary rates were 3% lower than the national figure. These statistics illustrate a community where violent crime is the primary concern, but property-related offences remain well below national levels. The combination of low population density, limited urban infrastructure, and the presence of a mixed residential and commercial area may contribute to this profile. While the area's crime rate is low, the dominance of violent crime highlights the need for targeted policing strategies focused on prevention and community engagement.

May 2023 saw a 200.0% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 4 to 12 incidents. This surge, combined with a 100.0% rise in both vehicle crime and burglary, highlights a shift in the crime mix. Despite these increases, violent crimes in the area remain 28% below the UK average, a stark contrast to the national trend. The category of 'violence and sexual offences' accounted for 50.9% of all crimes, underscoring its dominance in the local crime picture. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson fell by 66.7%, and public order offences decreased by 25.0%, suggesting some areas of the crime profile are stabilising. For residents, the 28% gap between local and UK violent crime rates offers a tangible benchmark for understanding the area's relative safety.

Taverham and Drayton's crime rate rose by 31.0% in May 2023 compared to April, moving from 2.9 to 3.9 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though notable, remains 51.2% below the UK average of 8.0. Locally, 2 crimes were reported per day in May, a figure that reflects the area's relatively low overall activity. When considering the population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 259 residents, a ratio that underscores the area's generally safe environment. The population context highlights how even a small number of incidents can be significant in a community of 15,307, but the consistency with broader regional patterns suggests no immediate cause for alarm. This rate aligns with the characteristics of a built-up area within Broadland, where low population density and limited urban infrastructure may contribute to lower crime levels compared to major cities.