Taverham and Drayton Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Taverham and Drayton's crime profile in June 2024 reveals a striking dominance of violent crime over property-related offences, with 27 violent incidents compared to 11 property crimes. This balance, while notable, is consistent with the area's position as a built-up part of Broadland, where community-centric spaces may contribute to higher rates of interpersonal crime. The overall crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents places the area 64.6% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, a figure that highlights the effectiveness of local policing or the area's socio-economic characteristics. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 60% of all reported crimes, significantly below the UK average for this category (35% lower), suggesting a lower prevalence of serious violent crime than expected for a built-up area. Property crimes, though fewer in number, showed marked underperformance relative to national norms, with criminal damage and arson 34% below the UK average and anti-social behaviour 79% below. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer—may have influenced these patterns, as increased outdoor activity and tourism could heighten opportunities for certain crimes. However, the absence of major spikes in property crime compared to other parts of the UK suggests that Taverham and Drayton's built-up nature, combined with effective local measures, may mitigate risks typically associated with urban environments.

June 2024 saw a 200% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from 2 to 6 incidents. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in shoplifting and drug-related offences, indicates a shift in the crime mix. Violent crimes, which accounted for 60% of all reported incidents, remained 35% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. The dominance of violent crime over property crime—27 incidents versus 11—contrasts sharply with national trends, where property crime typically outpaces violent crime. This balance may reflect local dynamics, such as the area's character as a built-up part of Broadland, where community interactions and social spaces could influence crime types. A resident would note that public order offences fell by two-thirds, suggesting a reduction in disturbances that might be linked to summer activities or local initiatives. The sharp increases in specific categories, however, warrant closer attention to emerging patterns.

Taverham and Drayton's crime rate in June 2024 rose 21.5% from the previous month, moving from 2.4 to 2.9 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects the dynamic nature of local crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 340 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in this built-up area. When scaled to the population of 15,307, this suggests that the vast majority of residents are not directly affected by crime on a monthly basis. However, the rise in reported incidents compared to May 2024 may indicate shifting patterns influenced by seasonal factors such as the start of the summer period, which can alter community activity and behaviour. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while crime is present, its impact remains proportionally limited within this local context.