Crime Rate in Drayton South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Drayton South

The total recorded crimes in Drayton South, Broadland, UK in February 2026 are around 7 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Drayton South crime rate of 4.22 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 Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Drayton South Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • School Road with total crimes: 1
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 1
  • Drayton Grove with total crimes: 1

How safe is Drayton South?

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.

Drayton South Crime Statstics

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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Drayton South)CrimesRank (Drayton South)CrimesRank (Drayton South)
AylshamNA NA506 1465 1
Thorpe St Andrew South EastNA NA448 3435 2
Sprowston EastNA NA480 2353 4
Hellesdon South EastNA NA447 4426 3
Hellesdon North WestNA NA416 5330 5
Old Catton and Sprowston WestNA NA265 9301 6
BrundallNA NA356 6275 8
Sprowston CentralNA NA283 8279 7
WroxhamNA NA311 7271 9
Horsford and FelthorpeNA NA249 10261 10
Thorpe St Andrew North WestNA NA244 11255 11
Blofield with South WalshamNA NA218 12200 12
Spixworth with St FaithsNA NA161 16189 13
Taverham NorthNA NA197 13148 16
PlumsteadNA NA119 21152 14
BuxtonNA NA169 14149 15
AcleNA NA163 15123 22
HevinghamNA NA85 24140 17
Taverham SouthNA NA150 17136 18
EynesfordNA NA144 18133 19
ReephamNA NA132 19123 21
Drayton NorthNA NA82 26128 20
BurlinghamNA NA121 2087 25
MarshesNA NA100 22121 23
Great WitchinghamNA NA92 2385 26
ColtishallNA NA85 2592 24

Drayton South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Public order (2 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (1 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
December 20251
November 20251
October 20254
September 20252
August 20254
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
February 20255

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
September 20251
August 20251
April 20251

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
February 20251

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.10 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20251
September 20251
August 20252
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
February 20251

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20252
September 20251
July 20251

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
August 20251
May 20251

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
September 20253
August 20251
June 20251
April 20251

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20251
August 20253
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251

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.

MonthCount
February 20251

High Crime Locations Drayton South in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Drayton South postcode area is presented below.

1. School Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Drayton Grove (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Robbery1
5. Bellomonte Crescent (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Herbert Nursey Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hall Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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