Taverham and Drayton Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Taverham and Drayton, the crime rate in October 2023 translates to a daily risk of roughly 1 in 425, a figure that underscores the area’s overall safety. With a crime rate of 2.4 per 1,000 residents—70% below the UK average of 8.0—the likelihood of encountering crime remains exceptionally low. The breakdown of incidents reveals that violent crimes, including assaults and sexual offences, constituted 58.3% of all reported crimes, a share that is 48% below the UK average. This dominance of violent offences, coupled with lower rates of property crimes, may reflect the area’s demographic and geographic profile. As a built-up area within Broadland, Taverham and Drayton likely experiences a mix of rural and urban dynamics, with seasonal factors such as October’s darker evenings and Halloween potentially contributing to higher rates of anti-social behaviour. The lower prevalence of vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000) compared to the UK average of 0.5 may indicate fewer parking hubs or less frequent public transport use, reducing opportunities for such offences. However, the sharp increases in criminal damage and arson—jumping from 1 to 4 incidents—suggest localized pressures that could be linked to seasonal events or community-specific factors. These trends, while not indicative of a broader crisis, highlight the importance of maintaining situational awareness during periods of heightened activity.

October 2023 saw sharp increases in criminal damage and arson (+300%), vehicle crime (+200%), and other theft (+100%) compared to September. These jumps, though statistically significant, remain below UK averages for all categories. Violent crimes accounted for 58.3% of total incidents, a figure 48% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.3 per 1,000, was 77% below the UK rate, highlighting the area’s relatively low levels of disruptive incidents. The shift in crime mix, with violent offences outpacing property crimes, may reflect seasonal factors such as Halloween activities or the transition to darker evenings. Residents might find the 1-in-425 monthly exposure rate particularly reassuring, though the rise in vandalism suggests targeted awareness in public spaces.

In October 2023, Taverham and Drayton recorded a crime rate of 2.4 per 1,000 residents, marking an 8.8% increase from the previous month’s rate of 2.2. This small but notable rise underscores the need for ongoing vigilance, though the overall rate remains significantly below the UK average. Daily crime statistics reveal that one crime was reported per day in October, a figure that, while low, reflects the area’s generally secure environment. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 425 residents, translating to a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low compared to national standards. This suggests that while crime is not absent, the likelihood of encountering it is minimal for most residents. The population-scaled perspective further reinforces the area’s relative safety, with crime rates remaining well within the lower quartile of UK statistics. However, the upward trend in specific categories—such as criminal damage and arson—warrants attention, as it may indicate localized factors influencing these incidents during October.