Crime in Taverham and Drayton: statistics, rates and trends
413 crimes were recorded in Taverham and Drayton in the 12 months to August 2026, 26.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Taverham and Drayton
- Questions about crime in Taverham and Drayton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (183), anti-social behaviour (73) and criminal damage and arson (45) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,383rd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Taverham and Drayton | Broadland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 413 | 5,492 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 26.3 | 39.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 15,675 | 138,157 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Taverham and Drayton peaked in the year to August 2020 (666 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (403). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 24%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 413 | 26.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 403 | 25.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 437 | 27.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 535 | 34.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 604 | 38.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 654 | 41.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 666 | 42.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 625 | 39.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 546 | 34.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 45 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (74% below) and other theft (73% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 32 to 45 and anti-social behaviour rose from 58 to 73, while violence and sexual offences fell from 216 to 183.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 183 | 11.7 | 34.2 | -15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 73 | 4.7 | 15.4 | +26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 2.9 | 6.7 | +41% |
| Other theft | 27 | 1.7 | 6.4 | +12% |
| Public order | 27 | 1.7 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Burglary | 16 | 1.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 0.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 0.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Taverham and Drayton.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Taverham and Drayton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsford | 202 | 32.4 | +23% |
| Norwich | 20,985 | 103.2 | +292% |
| Cringleford | 350 | 58.8 | +123% |
| Hethersett | 445 | 55.4 | +110% |
| Aylsham | 363 | 49.0 | +86% |
| Wymondham (South Norfolk) | 1,340 | 73.6 | +179% |
| Poringland | 264 | 37.6 | +43% |
| Brundall | 242 | 44.6 | +69% |
Of the 4 areas within Taverham and Drayton, Drayton South had the highest crime rate (29.2 per 1,000) and Taverham South the lowest (22.8).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drayton South | Neighbourhood | 2,538 | 74 | 29.2 |
| Drayton North | Neighbourhood | 3,029 | 88 | 29.1 |
| Taverham North | Neighbourhood | 5,419 | 144 | 26.6 |
| Taverham South | Neighbourhood | 4,689 | 107 | 22.8 |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Taverham and Drayton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Fir Covert Road” (25).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Fir Covert Road | 25 |
| On or near Draper Way | 22 |
| On or near Acres Way | 15 |
| On or near Cedar Court | 12 |
| On or near Parking Area | 11 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 11 |
| On or near Brancaster Close | 10 |
| On or near Hall Lane | 9 |
| On or near Rossons Road | 9 |
| On or near Castle Rise | 8 |
Of the 340 crimes in Taverham and Drayton with a recorded outcome, 17% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 73 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 168 | 49.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 58 | 17.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 55 | 16.2% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 4.1% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 4.1% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 2.4% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Taverham and Drayton has an estimated population of 15,675 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (9.6%, against 23.3%), less social housing (7.1%, against 17.1%) and fewer students (4.9%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Taverham and Drayton average decile 8.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Taverham and Drayton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Taverham and Drayton a safe place to live?
Taverham and Drayton recorded 26.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,383rd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Taverham and Drayton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 183 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (73).
Is crime in Taverham and Drayton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Taverham and Drayton was up 2% on the year before: 413 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 403 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Taverham and Drayton?
About 15,675 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Taverham and Drayton?
Taverham and Drayton is policed by Norfolk.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.