Carlton Colville & Kessingland vs Taverham and Drayton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    56/100
    Carlton Colville & Kessingland Suffolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      85/100
      Taverham and Drayton Norfolk Constabulary

      Carlton Colville & Kessingland vs Taverham and Drayton Results

      A
      56/100
      Average
      Carlton Colville & Kessingland
      Suffolk Constabulary
      319 crimes / 12m
      ↓7% trend
      21.1% 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 Carlton Colville & Kessingland
      B Taverham and Drayton
      Safety Score
      56/100 Average
      85/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      319
      50
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      343
      77
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7%
      ↓35.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.1%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Carlton Colville & Kessingland
      B Taverham and Drayton
      Violent Crime
      133 ↓19%
      20 ↓31%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      58 ↑71%
      5 ↓64%
      Other Theft
      13 ↓28%
      6 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      20 ↑82%
      0 ↓100%
      Burglary
      19 ↑36%
      3 ↓70%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      32 ↓18%
      5 ↓17%
      Drugs
      3 ↓50%
      1 ↓50%
      Public Order
      11 ↓15%
      7 ↑75%
      Robbery
      2
      0
      Shoplifting
      15 ↓52%
      0
      Theft from Person
      2
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑300%
      2
      Other Crime
      4 ↓56%
      1 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Taverham and Drayton is the safer choice — scoring 85/100 vs 56/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Carlton Colville & Kessingland safer than Taverham and Drayton?

      Carlton Colville & Kessingland has a safety score of 56/100 (Average) and recorded 319 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 Carlton Colville & Kessingland vs Taverham and Drayton?

      Carlton Colville & Kessingland shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7% — 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 Carlton Colville & Kessingland and Taverham and Drayton?

      In Carlton Colville & Kessingland, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (133 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 Carlton Colville & Kessingland and Taverham and Drayton?

      Carlton Colville & Kessingland recorded 58 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 Carlton Colville & Kessingland vs Taverham and Drayton?

      Violent crime in Carlton Colville & Kessingland totalled 133 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 Carlton Colville & Kessingland and Taverham and Drayton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Carlton Colville & Kessingland recorded 343 crimes (now 319, a change of -7%). Taverham and Drayton recorded 77 crimes previously (now 50, -35.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Carlton Colville & Kessingland 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. Carlton Colville & Kessingland has a resolution rate of 21.1% and Taverham and Drayton has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Carlton Colville & Kessingland and Taverham and Drayton?

      Carlton Colville & Kessingland 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 Carlton Colville & Kessingland 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 Carlton Colville & Kessingland or Taverham and Drayton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Carlton Colville & Kessingland 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.