Kirkley vs Taverham and Drayton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Kirkley Suffolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      85/100
      Taverham and Drayton Norfolk Constabulary

      Kirkley vs Taverham and Drayton Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Kirkley
      Suffolk Constabulary
      1,535 crimes / 12m
      ↑75.4% trend
      29.8% 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 Kirkley
      B Taverham and Drayton
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      85/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,535
      50
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      875
      77
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑75.4%
      ↓35.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.8%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kirkley
      B Taverham and Drayton
      Violent Crime
      609 ↑57%
      20 ↓31%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      150 ↑72%
      5 ↓64%
      Other Theft
      79 ↑52%
      6 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      52 ↑148%
      0 ↓100%
      Burglary
      41 ↑95%
      3 ↓70%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      200 ↑104%
      5 ↓17%
      Drugs
      37 ↑9%
      1 ↓50%
      Public Order
      85 ↑73%
      7 ↑75%
      Robbery
      17 ↑113%
      0
      Shoplifting
      163 ↑143%
      0
      Theft from Person
      12 ↑100%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      29 ↑71%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      23 ↑283%
      2
      Other Crime
      38 ↑73%
      1 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Taverham and Drayton is the safer choice — scoring 85/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kirkley safer than Taverham and Drayton?

      Kirkley has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,535 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 Kirkley vs Taverham and Drayton?

      Kirkley shows a year-on-year crime trend of +75.4% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Kirkley and Taverham and Drayton?

      In Kirkley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (609 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 Kirkley and Taverham and Drayton?

      Kirkley recorded 150 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 Kirkley vs Taverham and Drayton?

      Violent crime in Kirkley totalled 609 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 Kirkley and Taverham and Drayton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kirkley recorded 875 crimes (now 1,535, a change of +75.4%). Taverham and Drayton recorded 77 crimes previously (now 50, -35.1%).

      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 29.8% and Taverham and Drayton has 0%. 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.

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