Total Crime Rate
82.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Taverham Road area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 16 local areas in Drayton North , and the 53rd highest crime rate of 448 local areas in Broadland .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Taverham Road (NR8 6RX) in the last 12 months was 82.1 per 1,000 residents and was 211.6% higher than the Drayton North average (26.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 38.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 15.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -53.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Taverham Road (NR8 6RX), the main crime hotspot is near Petrol Station. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Drayton North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Drayton Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Low Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Drayton Grove | Awaiting court outcome |
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