Taverham and Drayton Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Taverham and Drayton, the crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents in October 2024 translates to a daily risk of approximately one reported crime for every 348 people—a figure that, while not negligible, sits 64.2% below the UK average. This per-capita perspective offers a tangible sense of how crime manifests in everyday life, with the majority of incidents falling into the categories of violence and sexual offences (52.3% of total crimes) and anti-social behaviour (25%). The seasonality of October, with its shorter days and the approach of Halloween, may have contributed to the prominence of violent crimes, which are often more visible in areas with dense populations and limited outdoor lighting. The relative absence of property crimes, particularly burglary and shoplifting, which together accounted for just 9.1% of total incidents, contrasts sharply with the UK average and may reflect the area’s character as a built-up zone with limited commercial activity outside of core retail hubs. This pattern aligns with the broader trend in the area, where violent and disorderly incidents dominate the crime profile, suggesting a focus on community-based policing and social interventions rather than property-specific measures. The seasonal context also raises questions about how temporary factors—such as the timing of local events or changes in pedestrian activity—might influence the visibility and reporting of crimes, particularly during the transition into winter months.

October 2024 marked a notable rise in anti-social behaviour, which surged by 266.7% compared to the previous month, reflecting a shift in the crime mix towards public disorder. This increase, from three to 11 incidents, suggests a potential link to seasonal factors such as the timing of Halloween and the transition into darker evenings. Violent crimes remained significantly below the UK average, with a rate of 1.5 per 1,000—44% lower than the national benchmark for this category. Meanwhile, burglary and shoplifting both saw 100% increases from zero to one incident each, a rare occurrence in the area that may indicate isolated incidents or temporary vulnerabilities. The decrease in public order offences by 33.3%, from three to two, contrasts with the overall upward trend and could reflect targeted enforcement or seasonal changes in community activity. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of local crime patterns and the need for ongoing monitoring.

In October 2024, Taverham and Drayton saw a 32.9% increase in its crime rate compared to the previous month, rising from 2.2 to 2.9 per 1,000 residents. This shift, though modest, reflects a localised fluctuation in reported incidents that may be influenced by seasonal factors such as shorter daylight hours and the timing of Halloween. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while low, underscores the presence of ongoing activity within the community. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for approximately every 348 residents—a ratio that, when contextualised against the broader UK landscape, highlights the area’s comparatively low risk profile. This monthly aggregate does not account for variations in individual risk, but it provides a broad sense of how crime is distributed across the community. The population context further illustrates that even with a modest increase in the rate, the absolute number of crimes remains small relative to the size of the built-up area.