Crime Rate in Taverham North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Taverham North

The total recorded crimes in Taverham North, Broadland, UK in May 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Taverham North crime rate of 1.22 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 Taverham North, encompassing approximately 9,829 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Taverham North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hinks Close with total crimes: 3
  • Highland Road with total crimes: 2
  • Breck Farm Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Taverham North?

To understand the safety of Taverham North, we need to analyze Taverham North crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Broadland:

    • In 2024, Taverham North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Broadland average, with 197 crimes compared to 226.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Taverham North witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 26 other areas in the Broadland.

    • In 2023, Taverham North had fewer crimes than the Broadland average, with 148 crimes compared to 212. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Taverham North recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 26 other areas in the Broadland.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Broadland, Taverham North has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Taverham North Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Taverham North has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 1.22 ranking 14th out of 26 in the Broadland, UK

In 2024, the total Taverham North crimes were 197. The crime rate of Taverham North in 2024 was 20.04 (year) or 1.67 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Broadland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Taverham North were around 148 crimes with yearly crime rate of 15.06 (year) or 1.25 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Broadland.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Taverham North)CrimesRank (Taverham North)CrimesRank (Taverham North)
Aylsham47 1506 1465 1
Thorpe St Andrew South East31 5448 3435 2
Sprowston East27 6480 2353 4
Hellesdon South East39 2447 4426 3
Thorpe St Andrew North West37 3244 11255 11
Hellesdon North West34 4416 5330 5
Old Catton and Sprowston West26 7265 9301 6
Brundall18 9356 6275 8
Sprowston Central18 10283 8279 7
Wroxham17 11311 7271 9
Acle21 8163 15123 22
Horsford and Felthorpe15 12249 10261 10
Blofield with South Walsham10 18218 12200 12
Spixworth with St Faiths10 19161 16189 13
Great Witchingham13 1392 2385 26
Plumstead7 21119 21152 14
Buxton11 15169 14149 15
Eynesford10 16144 18133 19
Hevingham7 2285 24140 17
Taverham South10 20150 17136 18
Marshes10 17100 22121 23
Reepham4 26132 19123 21
Drayton North4 2782 26128 20
Burlingham6 23121 2087 25
Coltishall6 2485 2592 24
Drayton South5 2571 2776 27

Taverham North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20258
February 20258
January 20255
December 20247
November 20246
October 20249
September 20245
August 20241
July 202414
June 202428
May 20247

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Taverham North in May 2025

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

1. Hinks Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. Highland Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Breck Farm Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Peakwell Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Fir Covert Road (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
6. Pyehurn Mews (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Harewood Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Marland Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Haverscroft Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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