Total Crime Rate
19.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Covey area has the 14th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Taverham North , and the 148th lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Broadland .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around The Covey (NR8 6GB) in the last 12 months was 19.6 per 1,000 residents and was 29.3% lower than the Taverham North average (27.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2023. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 15.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -22.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Covey (NR8 6GB), the main crime hotspot is near Breck Farm Close. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Taverham North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Breck Farm Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Bill Todd Way | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bill Todd Way | — |
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