Taverham and Drayton Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Taverham and Drayton’s crime rate in August 2024 stood at 1.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 80.5% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This figure, while small in absolute terms, reflects the area’s generally low crime profile, shaped by its rural character and limited urban density. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (24% of total), public order issues (20%), and anti-social behaviour (16%), all of which remain significantly below UK averages. For instance, violence and sexual offences in the area are 85% below the UK rate, a trend that may be influenced by the area’s smaller population and lower levels of nightlife activity compared to major urban centres. August, as a peak holiday month, typically sees increased tourism and seasonal shifts in activity, which may contribute to fluctuations in crime patterns. However, the overall stability in the area’s crime rate suggests that factors such as community cohesion, effective local policing, and the absence of large-scale commercial or industrial hubs likely play a role in maintaining low levels of violent and property crime. The area’s crime profile also indicates a relative absence of high-frequency offences like burglary or vehicle crime, which are more common in densely populated or economically disadvantaged regions. These patterns align with the broader characteristics of a semi-rural built-up area, where crime tends to be more sporadic and less concentrated than in urban settings.

The most notable decline in August 2024 was the 76% reduction in violence and sexual offences, which dropped from 25 incidents in July to 6 in August. This decrease, combined with a 75% drop in other theft (from 8 to 2), suggests a marked improvement in public safety during the month. Public order offences, however, surged by 400% (from 1 to 5), a sharp increase that may reflect heightened activity during August’s peak holiday season. Meanwhile, bicycle theft and vehicle crime each doubled, rising to 1 and 2 incidents respectively, though these remain well below UK averages for their categories. The area’s violent crime rate (0.4 per 1,000) is 85% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, illustrating a consistent pattern of lower violence compared to national trends. For residents, the 76% drop in violence and sexual offences provides a tangible indicator of improved safety, particularly during the summer months when tourism and outdoor activity typically increase.

Taverham and Drayton's crime rate in August 2024 fell to 1.6 per 1,000 residents, a 57.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.8 per 1,000. This drop aligns with the area’s generally low crime profile, which has consistently placed it well below the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 612 residents, a figure that underscores the rarity of incidents in this built-up area within Broadland. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day, a localised metric that provides context for residents without overemphasising isolated events. When compared to the UK’s overall crime rate of 8.2 per 1,000, Taverham and Drayton’s rate remains 80.5% lower, reflecting a combination of rural isolation, strong community engagement, and limited urban density that may reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. These figures, while small in absolute terms, offer reassurance to residents that the area continues to maintain a safer environment relative to national trends.