Crime Rate in King's Lynn and West Norfolk: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in King's Lynn and West Norfolk

The total recorded crimes in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, King's Lynn and West Norfolk in January 2025 are around 824 as per the recent police data. This equates to a King's Lynn and West Norfolk crime rate of 5.34 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around King's Lynn and West Norfolk, encompassing approximately 154,326 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (338) incidents (-3.70% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (82) incidents (-26.13% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (80) incidents (25.00% increase)
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • High Road with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Hospital with total crimes: 8

King's Lynn and West Norfolk Police Info:

Norfolk Constabulary

How safe is King's Lynn and West Norfolk?

To understand the safety of King's Lynn and West Norfolk, we need to analyze King's Lynn and West Norfolk crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • King's Lynn and West Norfolk has recorded 11,415 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 73.97 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 242 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 10,195 crimes with a crime rate of 66.06, ranking it 267 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Norfolk:

    • In 2024, King's Lynn and West Norfolk reported a higher crime volume than the Norfolk average, with 11,415 crimes compared to 10,835. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, King's Lynn and West Norfolk recorded fewer crimes than 4 out of 6 other cities.

    • In 2023, King's Lynn and West Norfolk experienced a greater number of crimes than the Norfolk average, with 10,195 crimes compared to 9,864. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, King's Lynn and West Norfolk recorded fewer crimes than 4 out of 6 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, King's Lynn and West Norfolk is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Norfolk, King's Lynn and West Norfolk has a higher crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

King's Lynn and West Norfolk Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas (154 crimes), and the safest, Bircham with Rudhams (1 crimes), is 153 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

Similarly, the area of Town, South Lynn & West Lynn (218 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Dersingham, Sandringham & Massingham (11 crimes), with a difference of 207 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

Most Dangerous Wards:

St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas154
North Lynn77
South & West Lynn64
Emneth & Outwell43
Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole41

Safest Wards:

North Downham7
Clenchwarton6
Snettisham4
Wissey4
Bircham with Rudhams1

Most Dangerous Areas:

Town, South Lynn & West Lynn218
North Lynn77
Gaywood Chase & Old Gaywood61
Upwell, Delph & Emneth59
Downham Market51

Safest Areas:

Heacham & Snettisham19
Grimston, Gayton & East Winch15
Wootton15
Brancaster, Burnham Market & Docking13
Dersingham, Sandringham & Massingham11

King's Lynn and West Norfolk Crime Statstics

In January 2025 the King's Lynn and West Norfolk has recorded 824 crimes with crime rate of 5.34 ranking 242th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 3 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 4 in terms of crime rate in Norfolk.

In 2024, the total King's Lynn and West Norfolk crimes were 11,415. The crime rate of King's Lynn and West Norfolk in 2024 was 73.97 (year) or 6.16 (month) ranking it 242 danzarous in the UK. King's Lynn and West Norfolk ranked 3 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in King's Lynn and West Norfolk were around 10,195 crimes with yearly crime rate of 66.06 (year) or 5.51 (month) ranking 267 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Norfolk, King's Lynn and West Norfolk ranked 3 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 4 as per crime rate of King's Lynn and West Norfolk

CityJanuary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Norfolk)CrimesRank (Norfolk)CrimesRank (Norfolk)
Broadland379 76,094 75,733 7
South Norfolk630 58,378 67,440 6
North Norfolk411 66,487 56,153 5
Breckland794 310,174 49,760 3
Great Yarmouth915 212,298 211,277 2
Norwich1,516 120,999 118,493 1

King's Lynn and West Norfolk Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (338 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (82 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 351 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 111 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (372 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (94 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (402 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (116 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (362 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (112 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (367 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (150 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 366 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 123 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (760 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (232 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 225 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 28.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202532
December 202427
November 202426
October 202420
September 202427
August 202420
July 202437
June 202436

A total of 90 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20257
December 202410
November 20244
October 202414
September 202414
August 20249
July 202412
June 202420

A total of 1020 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 127.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 232 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202582
December 2024111
November 202494
October 2024116
September 2024112
August 2024150
July 2024123
June 2024232

A total of 3318 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 414.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 760 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025338
December 2024351
November 2024372
October 2024402
September 2024362
August 2024367
July 2024366
June 2024760

A total of 673 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 84.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 158 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202568
December 202470
November 202480
October 202460
September 202478
August 202473
July 202486
June 2024158

A total of 211 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 26.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202530
December 202423
November 202449
October 202426
September 202413
August 202416
July 202414
June 202440

A total of 593 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 74.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 142 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202549
December 202450
November 202467
October 202471
September 202469
August 202474
July 202471
June 2024142

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 116 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202518
December 202415
November 202411
October 202416
September 20246
August 202414
July 202412
June 202424

A total of 189 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202526
December 202418
November 202422
October 202420
September 202419
August 202425
July 202417
June 202442

A total of 735 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 91.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 206 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202580
December 202464
November 202472
October 202476
September 202482
August 202477
July 202478
June 2024206

A total of 36 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20255
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 202410

A total of 323 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 40.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202537
December 202433
November 202428
October 202449
September 202430
August 202431
July 202429
June 202486

A total of 461 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 57.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202549
December 202451
November 202460
October 202455
September 202453
August 202453
July 202450
June 202490

High Crime Locations King's Lynn and West Norfolk in January 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the King's Lynn and West Norfolk postcode area is presented below.

1. High Road (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting9
3. Hospital (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
Drugs1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Smith Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
5. Blackfriars Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Drugs1
6. Gaultree Square (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour3

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