Taverham and Drayton Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

September 2023 in Taverham and Drayton revealed a combination of crime trends, with overall crime rates continuing to lag significantly behind the UK average. The area recorded 33 crimes, translating to a rate of 2.2 per 1,000 residents—72.5% below the UK’s 8.0 per 1,000. Violent crimes dominated the landscape, accounting for 57.6% of all incidents, though their rate remains 56% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. This suggests a persistent focus on addressing violent crime, even as the area maintains a safer profile overall. Public order offences and anti-social behaviour followed, contributing 18.2% and 12.1% respectively, but both categories remain well below national averages. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return of students and the onset of darker evenings—may have influenced patterns, with increased foot traffic and social activity potentially contributing to the rise in vehicle crime and public order incidents. However, the sharp decline in criminal damage and arson by 83.3% and the reduction in anti-social behaviour by 55.6% indicate that local efforts to mitigate crime may be yielding results. The relatively low crime rates, despite the area’s built-up nature, could be attributed to a combination of factors: the presence of community policing initiatives, the character of Taverham and Drayton as a commuter or semi-rural area with lower population density, or the influence of local infrastructure that limits opportunities for crime. Residents should remain aware of the spike in vehicle crime, which may be tied to increased traffic during the back-to-school period, and the ongoing need to address public order issues as social activity intensifies in the autumn months.

September 2023 marked a notable 100% increase in vehicle crime, with one incident reported compared to none in August. This rise may be linked to the return of students and increased traffic during the back-to-school period. Public order offences also saw a 20% increase, with six incidents recorded, reflecting heightened social activity in the area during the transition to autumn. Violent crimes, however, remained 56% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, with 19 incidents accounting for 57.6% of all recorded crimes. This suggests that while violent crime remains a concern, its rate is significantly lower than national benchmarks. Anti-social behaviour and other theft both decreased by 55.6% and 50%, respectively, indicating potential improvements in community policing or seasonal factors reducing opportunistic crimes. Residents should be particularly vigilant regarding vehicle crime, as the sudden increase may signal vulnerabilities in local parking or security measures.

Taverham and Drayton's crime rate in September 2023 stood at 2.2 per 1,000 residents, a 28.2% decline from the previous month’s rate of 3.0 per 1,000. This reduction places the area well below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, with the local rate 72.5% lower than the national figure. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 464 residents, illustrating a relatively low monthly exposure to crime compared to the UK context. Daily crime statistics show an average of one crime reported per day in September, a figure that may reflect the area’s lower population density and potentially more dispersed community structure. When scaled to the local population of 15,307, the 33 recorded crimes equate to a rate that is significantly below the UK average, suggesting a combination of effective local policing, community engagement, or geographic factors that contribute to reduced crime incidence. This consistency in low crime rates, despite seasonal transitions, indicates a stable environment for residents, though the month-on-month fluctuations in specific categories warrant closer examination.