Beccles and Worlingham vs Taverham and Drayton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    46/100
    Beccles and Worlingham Suffolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      85/100
      Taverham and Drayton Norfolk Constabulary

      Beccles and Worlingham vs Taverham and Drayton Results

      A
      46/100
      Average
      Beccles and Worlingham
      Suffolk Constabulary
      530 crimes / 12m
      ↓36.9% trend
      100% resolved
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      VS
      B
      85/100
      Very Safe
      Taverham and Drayton
      Norfolk Constabulary
      50 crimes / 12m
      ↓35.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Beccles and Worlingham
      B Taverham and Drayton
      Safety Score
      46/100 Average
      85/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      530
      50
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      840
      77
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓36.9%
      ↓35.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      100%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Beccles and Worlingham
      B Taverham and Drayton
      Violent Crime
      238 ↓27%
      20 ↓31%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      35 ↓50%
      5 ↓64%
      Other Theft
      52 ↓7%
      6 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↓67%
      0 ↓100%
      Burglary
      25 ↓46%
      3 ↓70%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      46 ↓49%
      5 ↓17%
      Drugs
      8 ↓27%
      1 ↓50%
      Public Order
      24 ↓59%
      7 ↑75%
      Robbery
      4
      0
      Shoplifting
      69 ↓39%
      0
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓60%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓63%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓67%
      2
      Other Crime
      11 ↓39%
      1 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Beccles and Worlingham safer than Taverham and Drayton?

      Beccles and Worlingham has a safety score of 46/100 (Average) and recorded 530 crimes in the last 12 months. Taverham and Drayton has a safety score of 85/100 (Very Safe) with 50 crimes. Taverham and Drayton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Beccles and Worlingham vs Taverham and Drayton?

      Beccles and Worlingham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -36.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Taverham and Drayton shows -35.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Beccles and Worlingham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (238 incidents). In Taverham and Drayton, it is Violent Crime (20 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Beccles and Worlingham recorded 35 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Taverham and Drayton recorded 5. 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 Beccles and Worlingham vs Taverham and Drayton?

      Violent crime in Beccles and Worlingham totalled 238 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 20 in Taverham and Drayton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Beccles and Worlingham recorded 840 crimes (now 530, a change of -36.9%). Taverham and Drayton recorded 77 crimes previously (now 50, -35.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Beccles and Worlingham 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. Beccles and Worlingham has a resolution rate of 100% and Taverham and Drayton has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Beccles and Worlingham and Taverham and Drayton?

      Beccles and Worlingham falls within the Suffolk 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 Beccles and Worlingham 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 Beccles and Worlingham or Taverham and Drayton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Beccles and Worlingham and Taverham and Drayton. 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.