Crime Rate in Taverham North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Taverham North

The total recorded crimes in Taverham North, Broadland, UK in February 2026 are around 5 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Taverham North crime rate of 0.51 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Taverham North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Breck Farm Close with total crimes: 1
  • Hinks Close with total crimes: 1
  • Old Warren 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 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.

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

Taverham North 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 3 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 (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20266
December 20252
November 20259
October 20259
September 20257
August 20257
July 20259
June 202511
May 20258
April 20254
March 20258
February 20258

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
November 20251
October 20251
September 20252
July 20251
June 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251

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

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20251

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
November 20254
October 20251
September 20252
August 20251
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
November 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
May 20251

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 2 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
April 20251

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

MonthCount
September 20251

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20252
April 20251

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

MonthCount
July 20251

High Crime Locations Taverham North in February 2026

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

1. Breck Farm Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Hinks Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Old Warren (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. The Fallows (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Haverscroft Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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