Taverham and Drayton Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Taverham and Drayton’s crime profile in June 2025 reveals a striking imbalance between property and violent crime, with the latter accounting for 52.8% of all reported incidents. The overall crime rate of 2.4 per 1,000 residents places the area 70.4% below the UK average of 8.1, a disparity that underscores the effectiveness of local policing or demographic factors. Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) dominate, followed by anti-social behaviour (6), with property crimes (9) trailing significantly. This pattern may reflect the area’s character as a built-up district within Broadland, where community-focused initiatives or lower economic deprivation could contribute to lower property crime rates. Seasonal context also plays a role: as June marks the start of summer, increased social activity and tourism could temporarily elevate violent crime rates. The breakdown shows that even within violent crime, rates for violence and sexual offences are 58% below the UK average, suggesting systemic differences in risk factors or reporting practices. The area’s low crime rate compared to national figures may also be influenced by its relatively small population (15,307) and the absence of major commercial hubs that typically drive shoplifting or burglary. However, the dominance of violent crime over property crime raises questions about local dynamics, such as the presence of transient populations or unmet social needs, though these remain unproven without further data. The seasonal shift to longer days and warmer weather may also encourage outdoor gatherings, increasing opportunities for interpersonal conflicts.

June 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with shoplifting, anti-social behaviour, and burglary each doubling compared to May. This surge in property-related offences, though still modest in absolute terms (2 shoplifting incidents, 2 burglaries), contrasts with the sustained dominance of violent crime. The 19 violent offences recorded—over half of all incidents—include a 58% below UK average rate for violence and sexual offences, highlighting a paradox: while the area is safer overall, violent crime remains prevalent. This imbalance could reflect local factors such as the presence of a high school or youth centre that might increase interpersonal interactions. Anti-social behaviour, which rose by 100% to 6 incidents, may be linked to the summer season’s social events or increased foot traffic in public spaces. Conversely, public order offences fell by 80%, due to stricter enforcement during peak tourism periods. The area’s crime mix also shows stark underperformance relative to the UK in categories like shoplifting (84% below average) and criminal damage (83% below), suggesting either effective prevention strategies or underreporting of minor incidents. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is the 15.8% monthly increase in crime rate from 2.0 to 2.4 per 1,000—a rise that, while statistically significant, remains within the context of an overall low-crime environment.

Taverham and Drayton’s crime rate in June 2025 (2.4 per 1,000) marks a 15.8% increase from May’s 2.0, though it remains dramatically lower than the UK average. Over 30 days, the area recorded an average of 1 crime per day—a pace that, while slightly up from the previous month, is still far below national benchmarks. Monthly exposure calculations show that one reported crime occurred for every 425 residents, a figure that, while modest, could signal heightened awareness or proactive reporting by locals. When compared to the UK, the area’s violent crime rate (1.2 per 1,000) is 58% below the national average for violence and sexual offences, a gap that may reflect both demographic differences and local policing success. However, the 15.8% monthly rise in overall crime rate raises questions about whether this is a temporary fluctuation or a trend. The population context is critical: with 15,307 residents, even a small increase in incidents can feel pronounced. For example, the doubling of anti-social behaviour cases to 6 may seem alarming in a tight-knit community, but nationally, such numbers are routine. The daily crime count of 1 incident per day, while slightly higher than May, remains well within the bounds of a low-crime area, suggesting that the increase is unlikely to impact residents’ safety perceptions significantly. This comparison underscores the importance of viewing local data within both national and community-specific contexts.