Crime Rate in Airfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Airfield

The total recorded crimes in Airfield, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, UK in February 2026 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Airfield crime rate of 24.53 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 Airfield, encompassing approximately 407 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Airfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Street with total crimes: 3
  • The Causeway with total crimes: 2
  • The Row with total crimes: 1

How safe is Airfield?

To understand the safety of Airfield, we need to analyze Airfield crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to King's Lynn and West Norfolk:

    • In 2024, Airfield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the King's Lynn and West Norfolk average, with 195 crimes compared to 326.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Airfield recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 34 other areas in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

    • In 2023, Airfield had fewer crimes than the King's Lynn and West Norfolk average, with 171 crimes compared to 291. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Airfield recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 34 other areas in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Airfield has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Airfield Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Airfield crimes were 195. The crime rate of Airfield in 2024 was 478.41 (year) or 39.87 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Airfield were around 171 crimes with yearly crime rate of 419.53 (year) or 34.96 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Airfield)CrimesRank (Airfield)CrimesRank (Airfield)
St. Margaret's with St. NicholasNA NA2,099 11,482 1
North LynnNA NA915 2948 2
South & West LynnNA NA821 3736 3
FairsteadNA NA712 4618 4
SpringwoodNA NA452 6446 5
Downham Old TownNA NA528 5371 8
Gaywood North BankNA NA349 10388 6
Walsoken, West Walton & WalpoleNA NA437 7374 7
Emneth & OutwellNA NA412 8327 12
HunstantonNA NA280 13344 9
Gaywood ChaseNA NA408 9342 10
Gaywood ClockNA NA317 11329 11
Tilney, Mershe Lande & WiggenhallNA NA287 12299 14
Gayton & GrimstonNA NA262 16301 13
West WinchNA NA269 14244 17
Upwell & DelphNA NA265 15257 15
HeachamNA NA215 19245 16
The WoottonsNA NA246 17188 20
FeltwellNA NA196 21228 18
TerringtonNA NA218 18224 19
East DownhamNA NA204 20136 23
BrancasterNA NA134 25155 22
Burnham Market & DockingNA NA168 23120 26
WatlingtonNA NA128 26131 24
DersinghamNA NA141 24129 25
MethwoldNA NA116 27110 27
DenverNA NA115 2890 28
SnettishamNA NA53 3586 29
South DownhamNA NA90 2944 35
WisseyNA NA89 3078 30
ClenchwartonNA NA67 3373 31
Bircham with RudhamsNA NA86 3170 32
North DownhamNA NA82 3246 34
Massingham with Castle AcreNA NA59 3465 33

Airfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20253
November 20258
September 20255
August 20254
July 20252
May 20251
March 20251
February 20254

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
October 20252
September 20251
July 20251
May 20252
February 20251

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20267
December 20256
November 20259
October 20255
September 202511
August 20258
July 202511
June 20254
May 20253
April 202510
March 20256
February 202510

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20254
November 20252
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20251
November 20253
October 20252
September 20251
August 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
September 20251
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
September 20251

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251

High Crime Locations Airfield in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Airfield postcode area is presented below.

1. The Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. The Causeway (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. The Row (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Churchill Crescent (Map)
Total1
Public order1
5. Boughton Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Windy Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Holme Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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