Southern Villages vs Taverham and Drayton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Southern Villages Norfolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      84/100
      Taverham and Drayton Norfolk Constabulary

      Southern Villages vs Taverham and Drayton Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Southern Villages
      Norfolk Constabulary
      746 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.8% trend
      10.2% 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 Southern Villages
      B Taverham and Drayton
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      84/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      746
      78
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      719
      85
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.8%
      ↓8.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      10.2%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Southern Villages
      B Taverham and Drayton
      Violent Crime
      327 ↑4%
      32 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      112 ↓4%
      8 ↓33%
      Other Theft
      43 ↓7%
      10 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      29 ↑12%
      0 ↓100%
      Burglary
      55 ↑120%
      11 ↑120%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      63 ↓22%
      5 ↓17%
      Drugs
      15 ↑50%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      42 ↓22%
      7 ↑0%
      Robbery
      3 ↓25%
      0
      Shoplifting
      28 ↑40%
      0
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑50%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑75%
      2
      Other Crime
      16 ↑14%
      1 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Taverham and Drayton is the safer choice — scoring 84/100 vs 9/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Southern Villages safer than Taverham and Drayton?

      Southern Villages has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 746 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 Southern Villages vs Taverham and Drayton?

      Southern Villages shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.8% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Southern Villages and Taverham and Drayton?

      In Southern Villages, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (327 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 Southern Villages and Taverham and Drayton?

      Southern Villages recorded 112 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 Southern Villages vs Taverham and Drayton?

      Violent crime in Southern Villages totalled 327 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 Southern Villages and Taverham and Drayton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Southern Villages recorded 719 crimes (now 746, a change of +3.8%). Taverham and Drayton recorded 85 crimes previously (now 78, -8.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Southern Villages 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. Southern Villages has a resolution rate of 10.2% and Taverham and Drayton has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Southern Villages and Taverham and Drayton?

      Southern Villages 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 Southern Villages 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 Southern Villages or Taverham and Drayton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Southern Villages 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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