Crime Rate in Downham Old Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Downham Old Town

The total recorded crimes in Downham Old Town, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, UK in May 2025 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Downham Old Town crime rate of 6.55 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 Downham Old Town, encompassing approximately 7,174 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
Downham Old Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Court Gardens with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Church Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Downham Old Town?

To understand the safety of Downham Old Town, we need to analyze Downham Old Town 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, Downham Old Town reported a higher crime volume than the King's Lynn and West Norfolk average, with 528 crimes compared to 326. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Downham Old Town witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 34 other areas in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

    • In 2023, Downham Old Town experienced a greater number of crimes than the King's Lynn and West Norfolk average, with 371 crimes compared to 291. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Downham Old Town witnessed more crimes than 27 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, Downham Old Town has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Downham Old Town Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Downham Old Town has recorded 47 crimes with crime rate of 6.55 ranking 4th out of 34 in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk, UK

In 2024, the total Downham Old Town crimes were 528. The crime rate of Downham Old Town in 2024 was 73.60 (year) or 6.13 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Downham Old Town were around 371 crimes with yearly crime rate of 51.71 (year) or 4.31 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Downham Old Town)CrimesRank (Downham Old Town)CrimesRank (Downham Old Town)
St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas183 12,099 11,482 1
North Lynn94 2915 2948 2
South & West Lynn65 3821 3736 3
Fairstead34 6712 4618 4
Springwood41 5452 6446 5
Gaywood North Bank22 13349 10388 6
Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole25 11437 7374 7
Emneth & Outwell31 7412 8327 12
Gaywood Clock29 8317 11329 11
Hunstanton18 17280 13344 9
Gaywood Chase21 14408 9342 10
Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall27 9287 12299 14
Heacham26 10215 19245 16
Terrington23 12218 18224 19
Gayton & Grimston16 18262 16301 13
West Winch15 19269 14244 17
Upwell & Delph18 16265 15257 15
The Woottons19 15246 17188 20
Feltwell12 21196 21228 18
East Downham10 25204 20136 23
Methwold12 20116 27110 27
Airfield9 28195 22171 21
Brancaster8 32134 25155 22
South Downham12 2290 2944 35
Burnham Market & Docking8 29168 23120 26
Clenchwarton11 2367 3373 31
Watlington10 24128 26131 24
Dersingham8 30141 24129 25
Denver10 26115 2890 28
Wissey9 2789 3078 30
Snettisham2 3553 3586 29
Bircham with Rudhams6 3486 3170 32
North Downham8 3182 3246 34
Massingham with Castle Acre7 3359 3465 33

Downham Old Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 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 5 incidents.

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

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (11 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 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 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202511
March 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20247
August 20243
July 20245
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 189 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202511
March 20255
February 202511
January 20254
December 202421
November 202410
October 202414
September 202411
August 202410
July 202411
June 202448
May 202420

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20246
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 135 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20258
February 20255
January 20252
December 20249
November 202411
October 202418
September 20249
August 202416
July 202411
June 202412
May 202420

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20246
November 20243
October 20246
September 20244
August 20242
June 20244
May 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
January 20251
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
December 20242
November 20246
October 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
October 20241
May 20243

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Downham Old Town in May 2025

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

1. Court Gardens (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting7
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Other crime5
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
3. Church Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Priory Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Old Town Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. High Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Windsor Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Norfolk Square (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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