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 February 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Downham Old Town crime rate of 3.35 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Downham Old Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Court Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Downham Old Town has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 3.35 ranking 9th 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (King's Lynn and West Norfolk)CrimesRank (King's Lynn and West Norfolk)CrimesRank (King's Lynn and West Norfolk)
St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas145 12,099 11,482 1
North Lynn59 3915 2948 2
South & West Lynn61 2821 3736 3
Fairstead34 5712 4618 4
Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole35 4437 7374 7
Springwood17 11452 6446 5
Gaywood North Bank15 16349 10388 6
Emneth & Outwell31 6412 8327 12
Gaywood Chase24 7408 9342 10
Gaywood Clock24 8317 11329 11
Hunstanton13 18280 13344 9
Airfield18 10195 22171 21
Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall14 17287 12299 14
The Woottons17 12246 17188 20
Gayton & Grimston11 24262 16301 13
Feltwell16 13196 21228 18
West Winch11 22269 14244 17
Upwell & Delph16 14265 15257 15
Watlington16 15128 26131 24
Heacham13 19215 19245 16
Terrington13 20218 18224 19
East Downham12 21204 20136 23
Brancaster10 25134 25155 22
Burnham Market & Docking11 23168 23120 26
Dersingham6 29141 24129 25
Methwold8 26116 27110 27
Snettisham8 2753 3586 29
Denver5 31115 2890 28
South Downham7 2890 2944 35
Wissey5 3089 3078 30
Clenchwarton3 3467 3373 31
Bircham with Rudhams5 3286 3170 32
North Downham3 3382 3246 34
Massingham with Castle Acre1 3559 3465 33

Downham Old Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 178 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202511
January 20254
December 202421
November 202410
October 202414
September 202411
August 202410
July 202411
June 202448
May 202420
April 20243
March 202415

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20246
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 202412
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243

A total of 132 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20252
December 20249
November 202411
October 202418
September 20249
August 202416
July 202411
June 202412
May 202420
April 202410
March 20249

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20247
August 20243
July 20245
June 202412
May 20248
April 20244
March 20246

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20246
October 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
March 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

High Crime Locations Downham Old Town in February 2025

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

1. Court Gardens (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Primrose Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Maltings Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Bluebell Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Old Town Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cannon Square (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
9. Railway Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Winnold Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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