Taverham and Drayton Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

April 2025 marked a notable shift in Taverham and Drayton’s crime profile, with the area maintaining a crime rate of 2.4 per 1,000 residents — 68.8% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This built-up area within Broadland continues to demonstrate a stark contrast to national trends, with violent crimes accounting for 46% of all reported incidents, followed by public order offences (10.8%) and criminal damage and arson (10.8%). The seasonal context of April, characterised by the Easter period and increasing outdoor activity, likely contributes to the prominence of violent and public order offences. Violence and sexual offences remain the most common category, at 1.1 per 1,000 — 58% below the UK average — a pattern consistent with the area’s relatively low population density and limited nightlife infrastructure. Property crimes, while lower in proportion (29.7% of total), still reflect the presence of retail and residential zones, though shoplifting and burglary rates remain significantly below national averages. The area’s crime picture illustrates a combination of geographic and seasonal factors, with the transition from winter to spring potentially influencing patterns of outdoor activity and social interactions. These dynamics align with the broader trend of lower crime rates in rural and semi-rural built-up areas, where community cohesion and limited urban amenities may act as natural deterrents to certain types of crime.

April 2025 saw a dramatic 300% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from one incident to four — the most significant month-on-month swing in the area. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in public order offences and burglary, highlights a shift in the crime mix toward property-related incidents. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 42.9%, dropping from seven to four cases, a decline that may reflect the Easter holiday period and reduced weekend activity. The area’s violent crime rate of 1.1 per 1,000 remains 58% below the UK average, a consistent feature of Taverham and Drayton’s crime profile. Shoplifting and burglary — both property crimes — are 85% and 63% below UK averages respectively, underscoring the area’s distinct characteristics. For residents, the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson underscores the need for vigilance in communal spaces, particularly in areas with vacant properties or public amenities. This data also suggests that while the area’s overall crime rate remains low, targeted interventions may be necessary to address the specific spike in property-related offences.

The crime rate in Taverham and Drayton rose by 28.0% in April 2025 compared to March 2025, increasing from 1.9 to 2.4 per 1,000 residents. This monthly increase, though modest in absolute terms, reflects the dynamic nature of local crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day in April — a figure that, while low, highlights the sporadic nature of incidents in this built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 414 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places the area well within the lower end of UK benchmarks. With a population of 15,307, this statistic translates to a community where the likelihood of being directly affected by crime remains minimal. However, the rise in property-related offences compared to March suggests a need for continued monitoring. The comparison to the UK average further reinforces the area’s status as a relatively safe environment, with all major crime categories — from violence to shoplifting — significantly below national levels. This contrast underscores the influence of local factors, such as the area’s semi-rural character and limited urban density, which may contribute to the lower prevalence of certain crime types.