Taverham and Drayton Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Taverham and Drayton's January 2024 crime rate of 2.2 per 1,000 residents places it 70.3% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, a stark contrast to national trends. The area's crime profile is dominated by violent offences, which accounted for 66.7% of all recorded incidents, followed by criminal damage and arson (9.1%) and other crime (9.1%). This pattern diverges from the UK average, where violent crimes contribute 46% of total incidents. The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period with reduced retail footfall and shorter days—likely contributes to the lower levels of property crime, which remain significantly below UK averages for shoplifting, vehicle crime, and public order offences. While the area's low crime rate is consistent with its character as a built-up area within Broadland, the sharp increase in violent crimes compared to December 2023 suggests a shift in criminal activity that warrants attention. This rise, however, does not negate the overall safety of the area, which continues to perform well against national benchmarks. The absence of significant property crime spikes aligns with the area's likely demographic profile, which may include fewer commercial hubs and lower population density compared to major urban centres.

January 2024 saw a marked increase in violent crimes, rising by 83.3% from 12 to 22 incidents compared to December 2023. This surge, which now constitutes 66.7% of all recorded crimes, contrasts with the continued low levels of property crime, which remained below UK averages for categories including shoplifting (82% below), vehicle crime (80% below), and public order offences (79% below). The data also reveals a 100% increase in other theft and vehicle crime, both of which rose from zero to one incident. While the overall crime rate remains 70.3% below the UK average, the shift in crime mix towards violent offences raises questions about local factors influencing this trend. For residents, the most immediate concern is the doubling of violent crimes, a figure that underscores the need for vigilance in community spaces despite the area's historically low crime profile.

Taverham and Drayton's crime rate rose by 27.1% from 1.7 to 2.2 per 1,000 residents in January 2024 compared to the previous month. This increase, while significant, remains far below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. Daily crime statistics show an average of one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that may appear low but reflects the area's consistently low crime profile. On a monthly basis, the rate translates to one reported crime for roughly every 464 residents, a metric that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the local population. This exposure rate is lower than the UK average when scaled to similar population sizes, highlighting the area's distinct position in the national crime profile. The rise in violent crimes compared to December 2023, coupled with the absence of significant property crime increases, suggests a shift in criminal activity patterns rather than an overall escalation in risk for residents.