Dereham vs Taverham and Drayton

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Dereham Norfolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      84/100
      Taverham and Drayton Norfolk Constabulary

      Dereham vs Taverham and Drayton Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Dereham
      Norfolk Constabulary
      2,204 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.7% trend
      21% resolved
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      VS
      B
      84/100
      Safe
      Taverham and Drayton
      Norfolk Constabulary
      78 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.2% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dereham
      B Taverham and Drayton
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      84/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,204
      78
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,288
      85
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.7%
      ↓8.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dereham
      B Taverham and Drayton
      Violent Crime
      883 ↓9%
      32 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      248 ↓30%
      8 ↓33%
      Other Theft
      129 ↓4%
      10 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      37 ↑6%
      0 ↓100%
      Burglary
      41 ↓15%
      11 ↑120%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      228 ↑6%
      5 ↓17%
      Drugs
      69 ↑57%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      145 ↑14%
      7 ↑0%
      Robbery
      9 ↓10%
      0
      Shoplifting
      298 ↑25%
      0
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓56%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      7 ↓50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      34 ↑31%
      2
      Other Crime
      72 ↑20%
      1 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Taverham and Drayton is the safer choice — scoring 84/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dereham safer than Taverham and Drayton?

      Dereham has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,204 crimes in the last 12 months. Taverham and Drayton has a safety score of 84/100 (Safe) with 78 crimes. Taverham and Drayton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dereham vs Taverham and Drayton?

      Dereham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Taverham and Drayton shows -8.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Dereham and Taverham and Drayton?

      In Dereham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (883 incidents). In Taverham and Drayton, it is Violent Crime (32 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Dereham and Taverham and Drayton?

      Dereham recorded 248 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Taverham and Drayton recorded 8. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Dereham vs Taverham and Drayton?

      Violent crime in Dereham totalled 883 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 32 in Taverham and Drayton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Dereham and Taverham and Drayton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dereham recorded 2,288 crimes (now 2,204, a change of -3.7%). Taverham and Drayton recorded 85 crimes previously (now 78, -8.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dereham and Taverham and Drayton?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Dereham has a resolution rate of 21% and Taverham and Drayton has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dereham and Taverham and Drayton?

      Dereham falls within the Norfolk Constabulary boundary. Taverham and Drayton is covered by Norfolk Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Dereham and Taverham and Drayton?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Dereham or Taverham and Drayton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Dereham and Taverham and Drayton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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