Taverham and Drayton Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Taverham and Drayton's crime rate in January 2025 stood at 1.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 73.2% below the UK average of 7.1. This stark contrast reflects the area's unique character as a built-up region within Broadland, where low population density and limited urban infrastructure likely contribute to the sustained safety. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (44.8% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (24.1%) and criminal damage (13.8%). These figures align with seasonal patterns typical of January, a post-holiday month marked by reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours, which may curtail opportunities for outdoor crimes. However, the dominance of violent crimes, though significantly below the UK average, suggests a need for targeted community engagement. The area's low crime rate is further reinforced by its performance in categories like public order and drugs, both of which are below UK averages by over 70%. While the overall profile remains reassuring, the seasonal context — with fewer opportunities for retail-related theft and increased indoor socialising — may explain the shift in crime types, particularly the rise in anti-social behaviour. This pattern is consistent with broader UK trends where January often sees spikes in domestic disputes and alcohol-fuelled incidents, though the scale here remains markedly lower.

The month-on-month data reveals a stark contrast between rising and falling crime categories. Anti-social behaviour surged by 250%, jumping from 2 to 7 incidents, while criminal damage and arson also doubled, and drug-related crimes emerged for the first time. These increases may be linked to seasonal factors such as post-holiday social dynamics or reduced visibility during shorter days. Conversely, violent crimes fell by 7.1%, though they remain 64% below the UK average at 0.9 per 1,000. Bicycle theft — the only category above the UK average — saw a 100% increase from the previous month's zero to one incident. This anomaly could reflect a new trend or isolated occurrence, but its alignment with the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000 suggests it may not be a pressing concern. Residents may find the rise in anti-social behaviour most alarming, as it is the most frequent category and nearly twice as high as the UK average for similar incidents.

Taverham and Drayton's crime rate in January 2025 rose to 1.9 per 1,000 residents, a 20.4% increase from the previous month's 1.6. This upward shift, though modest, contrasts with the area's consistent position far below the UK average. Daily crime figures show an average of one reported crime per day in January — a statistic that, while low, underscores the persistent presence of crime in a small built-up area. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 528 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, when contextualised against the area's population of 15,307, highlights the relatively sparse distribution of incidents. This figure is particularly notable when compared to the UK's much higher average, but it also reflects the area's low-density nature, where even a single incident can feel more pronounced. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that, despite the increase, the area remains exceptionally safe by national standards, with crime concentrated in specific pockets rather than widespread across the community.