35 Wards · England & WalesUpdated April 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime by Area in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Compare crime rates across all 35 wards in King's Lynn and West Norfolk. Filter by crime type to find the safest and highest-crime areas. Click any ward to see specific hotspot locations.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry
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Top 10 Wards by Rate
All Wards — Ranked by Crime Rate
All crime types| # | Ward | Rate /1k | Count | |
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| 1 | St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas | 129.2 | 164 | chevron_right |
| 2 | North Lynn | 114.6 | 79 | chevron_right |
| 3 | Downham Old Town | 93.2 | 28 | chevron_right |
| 4 | Gaywood Clock | 90.5 | 37 | chevron_right |
| 5 | Emneth & Outwell | 73.9 | 29 | chevron_right |
| 6 | Fairstead | 72.9 | 61 | chevron_right |
| 7 | South & West Lynn | 66.7 | 64 | chevron_right |
| 8 | Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall | 55.1 | 23 | chevron_right |
| 9 | Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole | 55.0 | 23 | chevron_right |
| 10 | Springwood | 53.3 | 44 | chevron_right |
| 11 | Hunstanton | 50.0 | 14 | chevron_right |
| 12 | West Winch | 44.6 | 30 | chevron_right |
| 13 | East Downham | 44.5 | 23 | chevron_right |
| 14 | Burnham Market & Docking | 42.1 | 14 | chevron_right |
| 15 | Gaywood Chase | 40.2 | 26 | chevron_right |
| 16 | Terrington | 38.6 | 22 | chevron_right |
| 17 | Upwell & Delph | 35.0 | 15 | chevron_right |
| 18 | Gayton & Grimston | 34.5 | 22 | chevron_right |
| 19 | Heacham | 34.0 | 11 | chevron_right |
| 20 | South Downham | 32.9 | 4 | chevron_right |
| 21 | Denver | 32.1 | 7 | chevron_right |
| 22 | Snettisham | 28.2 | 6 | chevron_right |
| 23 | Methwold | 28.2 | 7 | chevron_right |
| 24 | Gaywood North Bank | 26.8 | 23 | chevron_right |
| 25 | Wissey | 25.7 | 1 | chevron_right |
| 26 | Feltwell | 25.4 | 18 | chevron_right |
| 27 | Airfield | 24.7 | 24 | chevron_right |
| 28 | North Downham | 23.2 | 2 | chevron_right |
| 29 | Brancaster | 22.3 | 4 | chevron_right |
| 30 | Watlington | 20.8 | 20 | chevron_right |
| 31 | The Woottons | 19.8 | 20 | chevron_right |
| 32 | Dersingham | 18.6 | 8 | chevron_right |
| 33 | Bircham with Rudhams | 17.7 | 6 | chevron_right |
| 34 | Massingham with Castle Acre | 16.7 | 5 | chevron_right |
| 35 | Clenchwarton | 14.7 | 6 | chevron_right |
About this data: Crime rates are annualised per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. 3-month trend compares the most recent month against 3 months prior. Data covers England and Wales only and is sourced from police.uk monthly crime records. Full methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Which area of King's Lynn and West Norfolk has the highest crime rate?
St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas has the highest crime rate in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, with 129.2 crimes per 1,000 residents annually. Click the ward name to see its specific hotspot locations.
Which is the safest ward in King's Lynn and West Norfolk?
Clenchwarton has the lowest crime rate among King's Lynn and West Norfolk's wards, with 14.7 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How many wards does King's Lynn and West Norfolk have?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk has 35 electoral wards with crime data available from police.uk.