Crime in Taverham and Drayton: statistics, rates and trends
406 crimes were recorded in Taverham and Drayton in the 12 months to July 2026, 25.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Taverham and Drayton at a glance
- Crime trends in Taverham and Drayton
- Types of crime in Taverham and Drayton
- Taverham and Drayton compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Taverham and Drayton
- Streets with the most crime in Taverham and Drayton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Taverham and Drayton
- Population and deprivation in Taverham and Drayton
- Questions about crime in Taverham and Drayton
- About this data
406 crimes were recorded in Taverham and Drayton in the 12 months to July 2026, 25.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 184 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Taverham and Drayton has the 1,401st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Taverham and Drayton | Broadland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 406 | 5,450 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 25.9 | 39.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 15,675 | 138,157 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Taverham and Drayton was highest in the year to July 2020 (654 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (390). Over the whole period it fell 24%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 406 | 25.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 390 | 24.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 458 | 29.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 542 | 34.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 621 | 39.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 637 | 40.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 654 | 41.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 640 | 40.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 533 | 34.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 28 |
| June 2026 | 39 |
| May 2026 | 35 |
| April 2026 | 27 |
| March 2026 | 27 |
| February 2026 | 29 |
| January 2026 | 43 |
| December 2025 | 28 |
| November 2025 | 35 |
| October 2025 | 39 |
| September 2025 | 38 |
| August 2025 | 38 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Taverham and Drayton over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+32%) and criminal damage and arson (+23%). The largest falls were in public order (-13%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 184 | 11.7 | 0.34 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 74 | 4.7 | 0.31 | +32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 2.4 | 0.36 | +23% |
| Public order | 27 | 1.7 | 0.26 | -13% |
| Other theft | 24 | 1.5 | 0.24 | -4% |
| Burglary | 16 | 1.0 | 0.29 | +60% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 0.8 | 0.10 | +30% |
| Other crime | 9 | 0.6 | 0.27 | +12% |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.4 | 0.12 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.3 | 0.06 | +25% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.31 | +33% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 0.26 | +300% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.04 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Taverham and Drayton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Taverham and Drayton recorded 184 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 45.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Taverham and Drayton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Taverham and Drayton recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 18.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Taverham and Drayton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Taverham and Drayton recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Taverham and Drayton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Taverham and Drayton recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Taverham and Drayton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Taverham and Drayton recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Taverham and Drayton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Taverham and Drayton recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Taverham and Drayton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Taverham and Drayton recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Taverham and Drayton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Taverham and Drayton recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Taverham and Drayton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Taverham and Drayton recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Taverham and Drayton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Taverham and Drayton recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Taverham and Drayton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Taverham and Drayton recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Taverham and Drayton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Taverham and Drayton recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Taverham and Drayton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Taverham and Drayton recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Taverham and Drayton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Taverham and Drayton recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Taverham and Drayton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Taverham and Drayton.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Taverham and Drayton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsford | 208 | 33.4 | +29% |
| Norwich | 21,032 | 103.4 | +299% |
| Cringleford | 362 | 60.8 | +135% |
| Hethersett | 426 | 53.0 | +105% |
| Aylsham | 339 | 45.8 | +77% |
| Wymondham (South Norfolk) | 1,349 | 74.1 | +186% |
| Poringland | 254 | 36.2 | +40% |
| Brundall | 240 | 44.3 | +71% |
4 areas within Taverham and Drayton, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Drayton South had the highest rate (29.9 per 1,000) and Taverham South the lowest (22.6). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drayton South | Neighbourhood | 2,538 | 76 | 29.9 |
| Drayton North | Neighbourhood | 3,029 | 81 | 26.7 |
| Taverham North | Neighbourhood | 5,419 | 143 | 26.4 |
| Taverham South | Neighbourhood | 4,689 | 106 | 22.6 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Taverham and Drayton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Fir Covert Road | 25 |
| On or near Draper Way | 23 |
| On or near Acres Way | 14 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 13 |
| On or near Parking Area | 11 |
| On or near Cedar Court | 10 |
| On or near Nightingale Close | 9 |
| On or near Brancaster Close | 8 |
| On or near Breck Farm Close | 8 |
| On or near Castle Rise | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Taverham and Drayton over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 174 | 42.9% |
| Not recorded | 74 | 18.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 58 | 14.3% |
| Under investigation | 35 | 8.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 4.2% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 3.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 3.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 2.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% |
Taverham and Drayton has an estimated population of 15,675. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Taverham and Drayton sits in decile 8.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Taverham and Drayton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.4% |
| Social rented homes | 7.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 |
Is Taverham and Drayton a safe place to live?
Taverham and Drayton recorded 25.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Taverham and Drayton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 184 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (74).
Is crime in Taverham and Drayton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Taverham and Drayton was up 4% on the year before: 406 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 390 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Taverham and Drayton?
Taverham and Drayton is policed by Norfolk. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Taverham and Drayton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.