Taverham and Drayton Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

With a population of 15,307, Taverham and Drayton recorded 35 crimes in November 2025, translating to a crime rate of 2.3 per 1,000 residents—68.5% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This figure underscores the area’s relatively low crime profile compared to national trends. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48.6% of all reported incidents (17 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (14.3%) and criminal damage and arson (14.3%). These figures contrast sharply with UK averages, where violence and sexual offences occur at 2.6 per 1,000 (57% below Taverham and Drayton’s rate) and anti-social behaviour at 1.1 per 1,000 (72% below). The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and extended dark evenings—may influence patterns, though the area’s consistently low rates suggest broader structural factors at play, such as strong community cohesion or effective local policing. Violent crimes, while significant in number, remain far below UK averages, reflecting a possible combination of demographic characteristics and proactive crime prevention efforts. The data also highlights a notable absence of property crimes relative to other regions, with shoplifting and burglary rates well below national benchmarks, potentially indicating robust retail security measures or lower foot traffic during the month.

November 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with criminal damage and arson surging by 400% (from 1 to 5 cases), and burglary doubling (from 1 to 2 cases). These increases, though still low by UK standards, may reflect seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night activities or targeted vandalism. Conversely, shoplifting and other theft both declined sharply—shoplifting fell by 66.7% (from 3 to 1 case), and other theft dropped by 75% (from 4 to 1 case), possibly linked to reduced foot traffic during Black Friday or increased retail security measures. Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 37.5% (from 8 to 5 cases), though the category remains 72% below the UK average. The crime mix shifted towards violent offences, which now constitute nearly half of all reports (48.6%), compared to property crimes (25.7%)—a reversal of the typical UK trend where property crimes often dominate. Violent crimes in Taverham and Drayton remain 57% below the UK average (2.6 per 1,000), suggesting that while local incidents are rising, they remain proportionally lower than national benchmarks. Residents may find the 84% below UK average for shoplifting (0.1 per 1,000 vs 0.6 per 1,000) particularly reassuring, indicating a low risk of retail theft in the area.

In November 2025, Taverham and Drayton’s crime rate fell to 2.3 per 1,000 residents, a 10.2% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 2.6 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the area’s long-term trend of maintaining a crime rate significantly below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day, a figure that, while seemingly low, reflects the population’s size and the effectiveness of local crime prevention strategies. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 437 residents, a statistic that contextualises the low frequency of incidents in a way that is relatable for local residents. When compared to the UK average, Taverham and Drayton’s crime rate is 68.5% lower, a gap that persists across most categories. For example, violent crimes in the area are 57% below the UK average, and anti-social behaviour is 72% below. This disparity highlights the area’s unique characteristics—perhaps a combination of strong community ties, limited commercial activity, or effective policing. The population-scaled perspective further reinforces that residents face a far lower risk of encountering crime than the national average, with most categories falling well below UK benchmarks. These figures suggest that Taverham and Drayton’s residents benefit from a safer environment compared to the broader UK, though the area’s built-up status within Broadland may still present challenges in managing seasonal spikes in certain crime types.