Taverham and Drayton Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Taverham and Drayton's crime rate of 1.8 per 1,000 residents in February 2025 places it 73.1% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area's relative safety compared to national trends, a position likely reinforced by its built-up character within Broadland, where community cohesion and local policing may contribute to lower crime levels. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 64.3% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (7.1%) and drugs (7.1%). These figures suggest a focus on interpersonal conflicts and substance-related issues, which may reflect the area's demographic profile and social dynamics. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with limited outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may have reduced opportunities for crimes such as burglary or vehicle theft, which often peak during warmer months or holiday periods. However, the dominance of violent crime indicates that local factors, such as the density of residential areas or the presence of community hubs, may play a role in shaping the crime profile. While the area's overall rate is significantly lower than the UK average, the concentration of violent incidents suggests targeted interventions could further address specific vulnerabilities.

February 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with three categories—burglary, robbery, and other theft—each increasing by 100% from zero to one incident. This spike, though modest in absolute terms, may signal emerging risks, particularly as these crimes typically align with seasonal transitions or changes in local activity. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 75% (from four to one incident), alongside a 71.4% drop in anti-social behaviour and a 50% reduction in public order offences. These decreases could reflect the impact of winter weather on outdoor gatherings or the effectiveness of local initiatives in addressing nuisance crimes. The area's violent crime rate—1.2 per 1,000—remains 49% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.4 per 1,000), a disparity that underscores the area's comparative safety in this category. For residents, the low incidence of property crimes such as burglary (0.1 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000) may offer reassurance, though the increase in robbery and other theft highlights the need for vigilance in personal security.

In February 2025, Taverham and Drayton's crime rate of 1.8 per 1,000 residents marked a 3.2% decrease from the previous month's rate of 1.9, reflecting a continued trend of stability in local crime levels. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day over the 28-day period, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 547 residents. This ratio, while low, contextualises the frequency of incidents within the population, offering residents a tangible measure of their likelihood of encountering crime. With a population of 15,307, the area's crime statistics suggest a relatively secure environment, where the majority of residents are unlikely to be directly affected by criminal activity. However, the slight monthly decline does not mask the broader national context: the UK's overall average of 6.7 per 1,000 underscores the area's position as an outlier in terms of safety. This contrast may be attributed to Taverham and Drayton's built-up nature within Broadland, where higher population density and community engagement could foster environments less conducive to crime. The data also highlights the importance of local factors in shaping crime trends, as the area's performance diverges from the UK average despite sharing similar seasonal influences.