Taverham and Drayton Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile in Taverham and Drayton during May 2025, accounting for 48.4% of all reported crimes. This category, which includes assault, sexual harassment, and related incidents, remains 65% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000 residents. The area's overall crime rate of 2.0 per 1,000 residents places it 75.3% below the national average of 8.1 per 1,000, a stark contrast that reflects the relatively low levels of criminal activity in this built-up area within Broadland. The dominance of violent crime in the local landscape may be influenced by the area's character as a small, rural community with limited urban density, where social interactions often occur in familiar settings. However, the seasonal context of May—marked by bank holidays and extended daylight hours—likely contributed to increased outdoor socialising, which may have influenced the prevalence of violence and public order offences. Other notable categories include public order (16.1% of total crimes) and anti-social behaviour (9.7%), both of which are significantly below UK averages. This suggests that local initiatives, such as community engagement or targeted policing, may be effective in addressing lower-level disturbances. The low rate of property crimes, such as burglary (3.2% of total crimes) and shoplifting (3.2%), further reinforces the area's position as a safer environment compared to the national average. These patterns indicate that while violent crime remains a focal point, the overall crime profile in Taverham and Drayton is shaped by a combination of geographic, demographic, and seasonal factors.

May 2025 saw a notable 100% increase in 'other crime' reports, rising from zero to two incidents. This category, which includes unclassified offences, may partly explain the slight upward trend in overall crime. Public order offences also rose by 25%, increasing from four to five incidents. This shift could reflect the impact of bank holidays and longer evenings, which may contribute to increased socialising and associated disturbances. Conversely, criminal damage and arson, shoplifting, and burglary each fell by 50%, indicating a possible seasonal reduction in property-related crimes. The category of violence and sexual offences, the most common type of crime, remained 65% below the UK average, suggesting that local factors—such as community cohesion or policing strategies—may be effective in mitigating severe incidents. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of crime patterns in Taverham and Drayton, shaped by both local initiatives and broader seasonal influences.

Taverham and Drayton's crime rate in May 2025 stood at 2.0 per 1,000 residents, a 16.1% decline from the previous month's 2.4 per 1,000. This reduction, though modest, aligns with broader seasonal patterns in the area. On average, one crime was reported per day during the month, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. Over the course of May, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 494 residents, a statistic that contextualises the monthly exposure for local residents. With a population of 15,307, this rate highlights the area's position as one of the safer communities within the UK. The daily crime count, while consistent with historical norms, remains a focal point for residents seeking to understand local safety trends. This perspective, framed through population-scale metrics, provides a tangible sense of how crime affects everyday life in Taverham and Drayton.