Kirkley vs Taverham and Drayton
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Kirkley vs Taverham and Drayton Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
Safest Nearby Neighbourhoods
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kirkley safer than Taverham and Drayton?
Kirkley has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 795 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 Kirkley vs Taverham and Drayton?
Kirkley shows a year-on-year crime trend of -20.3% — 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 Kirkley and Taverham and Drayton?
In Kirkley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (331 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 Kirkley and Taverham and Drayton?
Kirkley recorded 87 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 Kirkley vs Taverham and Drayton?
Violent crime in Kirkley totalled 331 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 Kirkley and Taverham and Drayton in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kirkley recorded 998 crimes (now 795, a change of -20.3%). Taverham and Drayton recorded 85 crimes previously (now 78, -8.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kirkley 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. Kirkley has a resolution rate of 19.7% and Taverham and Drayton has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Kirkley and Taverham and Drayton?
Kirkley 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 Kirkley 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 Kirkley or Taverham and Drayton on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kirkley and Taverham and Drayton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.