Crime Rate in Taverham South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Taverham South

The total recorded crimes in Taverham South, Broadland, UK in February 2026 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Taverham South crime rate of 3.98 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 South, encompassing approximately 3,015 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Taverham South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Draper Way with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Rossons Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Taverham South?

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

  • Relative to Broadland:

    • In 2024, Taverham South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Broadland average, with 150 crimes compared to 226.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Taverham South recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 26 other areas in the Broadland.

    • In 2023, Taverham South had fewer crimes than the Broadland average, with 136 crimes compared to 212. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Taverham South recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 26 other areas in the Broadland.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Taverham South Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Taverham South crimes were 150. The crime rate of Taverham South in 2024 was 49.74 (year) or 4.14 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Broadland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Taverham South were around 136 crimes with yearly crime rate of 45.10 (year) or 3.76 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Broadland.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Taverham South)CrimesRank (Taverham South)CrimesRank (Taverham 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
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 SouthNA NA71 2776 27

Taverham 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 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

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

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour 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 September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Bicycle theft (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

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

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20254
November 20251
October 20252
August 20252
June 20252
May 20251
March 20253

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20251
October 20251
September 20251
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20262
December 20255
November 20256
October 20255
September 20254
August 20253
July 20257
June 20255
May 20254
April 20252
March 20257
February 20253

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

MonthCount
February 20261

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20251
February 20251

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
November 20253
August 20251
July 20252
May 20251

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

MonthCount
November 20251
September 20251
June 20251
March 20251

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20252
July 20251
May 20253
April 20251

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20254

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
May 20251

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

MonthCount
June 20251

High Crime Locations Taverham South in February 2026

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

1. Draper Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
3. Rossons Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Firethorn Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Buckthorn Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Sego Vale (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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