The total recorded crimes in Drayton South, Broadland, UK in May 2025 are around 5 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Drayton South crime rate of 3.01 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 South, encompassing approximately 1,659 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 South, we need to analyze Drayton South crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to Broadland:
In 2024, Drayton South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Broadland average, with 71 crimes compared to 226.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Drayton South recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 26 other areas in the Broadland.
In 2023, Drayton South had fewer crimes than the Broadland average, with 76 crimes compared to 212. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Drayton South recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 26 other areas in the Broadland.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in Broadland, Drayton South 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 South has recorded 5 crimes with crime rate of 3.01 ranking 25th out of 26 in the Broadland, UK
In 2024, the total Drayton South crimes were 71. The crime rate of Drayton South in 2024 was 42.79 (year) or 3.57 (month) ranking it 27 dangerous area in the Broadland.
In 2023, the total crimes in Drayton South were around 76 crimes with yearly crime rate of 45.80 (year) or 3.82 (month) ranking 27 most dangerous area in the Broadland.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Drayton South) | Crimes | Rank (Drayton South) | Crimes | Rank (Drayton South) | |
| 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 |
| Drayton North | 4 | 27 | 82 | 26 | 128 | 20 |
| Burlingham | 6 | 23 | 121 | 20 | 87 | 25 |
| Coltishall | 6 | 24 | 85 | 25 | 92 | 24 |
In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (2 incidents) also being high.
In March 2025, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Robbery was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).
December 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (1 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).
July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (4 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 31 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 5 |
| January 2025 | 4 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 4 |
| September 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 4 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 2 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Drayton South postcode area is presented below.