The total recorded crimes in Drayton North, Broadland, UK in May 2025 are around 4 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Drayton North crime rate of 2.02 per 1,000 population.
It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Drayton North, encompassing approximately 1,985 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Drayton North, we need to analyze Drayton North crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to Broadland:
In 2024, Drayton North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Broadland average, with 82 crimes compared to 226.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Drayton North recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 26 other areas in the Broadland.
In 2023, Drayton North had fewer crimes than the Broadland average, with 128 crimes compared to 212. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Drayton North recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 26 other areas in the Broadland.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in Broadland, Drayton North has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.
In May 2025 the Drayton North has recorded 4 crimes with crime rate of 2.02 ranking 27th out of 26 in the Broadland, UK
In 2024, the total Drayton North crimes were 82. The crime rate of Drayton North in 2024 was 41.31 (year) or 3.44 (month) ranking it 26 dangerous area in the Broadland.
In 2023, the total crimes in Drayton North were around 128 crimes with yearly crime rate of 64.48 (year) or 5.37 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Broadland.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Drayton North) | Crimes | Rank (Drayton North) | Crimes | Rank (Drayton North) | |
| Aylsham | 47 | 1 | 506 | 1 | 465 | 1 |
| Thorpe St Andrew South East | 31 | 5 | 448 | 3 | 435 | 2 |
| Sprowston East | 27 | 6 | 480 | 2 | 353 | 4 |
| Hellesdon South East | 39 | 2 | 447 | 4 | 426 | 3 |
| Thorpe St Andrew North West | 37 | 3 | 244 | 11 | 255 | 11 |
| Hellesdon North West | 34 | 4 | 416 | 5 | 330 | 5 |
| Old Catton and Sprowston West | 26 | 7 | 265 | 9 | 301 | 6 |
| Brundall | 18 | 9 | 356 | 6 | 275 | 8 |
| Sprowston Central | 18 | 10 | 283 | 8 | 279 | 7 |
| Wroxham | 17 | 11 | 311 | 7 | 271 | 9 |
| Acle | 21 | 8 | 163 | 15 | 123 | 22 |
| Horsford and Felthorpe | 15 | 12 | 249 | 10 | 261 | 10 |
| Blofield with South Walsham | 10 | 18 | 218 | 12 | 200 | 12 |
| Spixworth with St Faiths | 10 | 19 | 161 | 16 | 189 | 13 |
| Taverham North | 12 | 14 | 197 | 13 | 148 | 16 |
| Great Witchingham | 13 | 13 | 92 | 23 | 85 | 26 |
| Plumstead | 7 | 21 | 119 | 21 | 152 | 14 |
| Buxton | 11 | 15 | 169 | 14 | 149 | 15 |
| Eynesford | 10 | 16 | 144 | 18 | 133 | 19 |
| Hevingham | 7 | 22 | 85 | 24 | 140 | 17 |
| Taverham South | 10 | 20 | 150 | 17 | 136 | 18 |
| Marshes | 10 | 17 | 100 | 22 | 121 | 23 |
| Reepham | 4 | 26 | 132 | 19 | 123 | 21 |
| Burlingham | 6 | 23 | 121 | 20 | 87 | 25 |
| Coltishall | 6 | 24 | 85 | 25 | 92 | 24 |
| Drayton South | 5 | 25 | 71 | 27 | 76 | 27 |
In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (1 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).
July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8
In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 4 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 8 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
| December 2024 | 5 |
| November 2024 | 11 |
| October 2024 | 5 |
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Drayton North postcode area is presented below.