Taverham and Drayton Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Taverham and Drayton's crime rate in January 2026 stood at 2.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 58.8% below the UK average of 6.8. This figure, though a significant improvement from the national benchmark, reflects a combination of local factors and seasonal rhythms. The area's crime profile was dominated by violence and sexual offences (27.9% of total crimes), followed by criminal damage and arson (18.6%) and anti-social behaviour (16.3%). These patterns align with the characteristics of a built-up area within Broadland, where post-holiday periods and reduced retail footfall typically influence crime dynamics. The month's crime picture was shaped by the transition from the Christmas season to the early winter months, a period often marked by lower outdoor activity and fewer tourists. This seasonal context may explain the relatively low levels of theft from the person or vehicle crime, which are common in more tourist-heavy areas. However, the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson suggests that other factors—such as increased community tensions or property neglect—may be at play. The area's overall safety remains a marked contrast to the UK average, yet the 53.6% increase from December 2025 indicates a need to monitor emerging trends, particularly in categories like drug-related offences, which saw a doubling. The interplay between these local and national data points underscores the importance of contextualising crime statistics within both geographic and temporal frameworks.

January 2026 saw a sharp 300% increase in criminal damage and arson, jumping from 2 to 8 incidents. This surge, though still below the UK average by 4%, raises questions about potential triggers such as post-holiday property neglect or increased community tensions. Conversely, public order offences fell by 25%, from 4 to 3, a decline that may reflect reduced foot traffic during the post-Christmas lull. Other crime and drugs both doubled from December levels, with drugs rising from 0 to 2 incidents—a category that is 64% below the UK average but deserves closer attention given the doubling. Anti-social behaviour remained a persistent concern, accounting for 16.3% of all crimes, despite being 46% below the UK average. These shifts in crime mix—particularly the rise in property-related offences and the fall in public order issues—suggest a combination of seasonal factors and local dynamics. For residents, the doubling of drug-related crimes may signal a need for increased awareness in specific neighbourhoods.

Taverham and Drayton's crime rate rose by 53.6% compared to December 2025, moving from 1.8 to 2.8 per 1,000 residents. This upward shift, though still far below the UK average, signals a notable shift in local patterns. Over the course of January 2026, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 356 residents—a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents within the built-up area's population of 15,307. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day, a figure that aligns with the seasonal rhythm of post-holiday periods, which often see reduced retail activity and altered community dynamics. While the rate remains markedly lower than the UK average, the increase highlights a need to monitor trends closely, particularly in categories like criminal damage and arson, which saw sharp month-on-month surges. The monthly exposure metric offers residents a tangible frame of reference: for every 356 people in the area, one crime was reported during January. This provides a clearer sense of risk than raw numbers alone, though it does not account for variations in reporting or unreported incidents.