Crime Rate in Brancaster: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brancaster

The total recorded crimes in Brancaster, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, UK in February 2026 are around 7 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brancaster crime rate of 80.37 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 Brancaster, encompassing approximately 87 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Brancaster Crime Hotspots

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

  • Delgate Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Delgate Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Cromer Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Brancaster?

To understand the safety of Brancaster, we need to analyze Brancaster 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, Brancaster demonstrated a lower crime volume than the King's Lynn and West Norfolk average, with 134 crimes compared to 326.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Brancaster recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 34 other areas in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

    • In 2023, Brancaster had fewer crimes than the King's Lynn and West Norfolk average, with 155 crimes compared to 291. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Brancaster recorded fewer crimes than 21 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, Brancaster has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Brancaster Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Brancaster crimes were 134. The crime rate of Brancaster in 2024 was 1538.46 (year) or 128.21 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brancaster were around 155 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1779.56 (year) or 148.30 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Brancaster)CrimesRank (Brancaster)CrimesRank (Brancaster)
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
AirfieldNA NA195 22171 21
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

Brancaster 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 4 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Burglary were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (3 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 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 1 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other crime (6 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
February 20261

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20263
December 20252
November 20254
October 20254
September 20255
August 20251
July 20256
June 20252
May 20252
April 20257
March 20254
February 20256

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20252
November 20251
October 20251
August 20253
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
November 20251
October 20252
September 20251
August 20251
May 20253
April 20252

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
September 20257
August 20252
June 20254
April 20253
March 20252

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20251
September 20251
March 20251

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
April 20252
March 20256

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20252
September 20254
August 20253
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20254
February 20252

High Crime Locations Brancaster in February 2026

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

1. Delgate Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Delgate Lane (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
3. Cromer Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
4. Downs Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Peddars Way (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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