Taverham and Drayton vs Watlington

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    84/100
    Taverham and Drayton Norfolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      27/100
      Watlington Norfolk Constabulary

      Taverham and Drayton vs Watlington Results

      A
      84/100
      Safe
      Taverham and Drayton
      Norfolk Constabulary
      78 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.2% trend
      50% resolved
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      VS
      B
      27/100
      Below Average
      Watlington
      Norfolk Constabulary
      606 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.1% trend
      24.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Taverham and Drayton
      B Watlington
      Safety Score
      84/100 Safe
      27/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      78
      606
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      85
      619
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.2%
      ↓2.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      50%
      24.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Taverham and Drayton
      B Watlington
      Violent Crime
      32 ↑0%
      271 ↑14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      8 ↓33%
      80 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      10 ↓9%
      60 ↑54%
      Vehicle Crime
      0 ↓100%
      16 ↓41%
      Burglary
      11 ↑120%
      7 ↓81%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      5 ↓17%
      60 ↑11%
      Drugs
      2 ↓33%
      11 ↓35%
      Public Order
      7 ↑0%
      32 ↓14%
      Shoplifting
      0
      47 ↓20%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      5 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      1 ↓50%
      16 ↓11%
      Overall Verdict
      A Taverham and Drayton is the safer choice — scoring 84/100 vs 27/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Taverham and Drayton safer than Watlington?

      Taverham and Drayton has a safety score of 84/100 (Safe) and recorded 78 crimes in the last 12 months. Watlington has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) with 606 crimes. Taverham and Drayton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Taverham and Drayton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Watlington shows -2.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Taverham and Drayton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (32 incidents). In Watlington, it is Violent Crime (271 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Taverham and Drayton recorded 8 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Watlington recorded 80. 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 Taverham and Drayton vs Watlington?

      Violent crime in Taverham and Drayton totalled 32 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 271 in Watlington. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Taverham and Drayton recorded 85 crimes (now 78, a change of -8.2%). Watlington recorded 619 crimes previously (now 606, -2.1%).

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

      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. Taverham and Drayton has a resolution rate of 50% and Watlington has 24.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Taverham and Drayton and Watlington?

      Taverham and Drayton falls within the Norfolk Constabulary boundary. Watlington 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 Taverham and Drayton and Watlington?

      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 Taverham and Drayton or Watlington on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.