Crime Rate in Emneth & Outwell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Emneth & Outwell

The total recorded crimes in Emneth & Outwell, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, UK in May 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Emneth & Outwell crime rate of 47.23 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 Emneth & Outwell, encompassing approximately 656 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-26.32% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Emneth & Outwell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Churchfield Road with total crimes: 6
  • Elm High Road with total crimes: 3
  • Glenfield Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Emneth & Outwell?

To understand the safety of Emneth & Outwell, we need to analyze Emneth & Outwell 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, Emneth & Outwell reported a higher crime volume than the King's Lynn and West Norfolk average, with 412 crimes compared to 326. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Emneth & Outwell witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 34 other areas in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

    • In 2023, Emneth & Outwell experienced a greater number of crimes than the King's Lynn and West Norfolk average, with 327 crimes compared to 291. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Emneth & Outwell witnessed more crimes than 23 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, Emneth & Outwell has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Emneth & Outwell Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Emneth & Outwell has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 47.23 ranking 7th out of 34 in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk, UK

In 2024, the total Emneth & Outwell crimes were 412. The crime rate of Emneth & Outwell in 2024 was 627.67 (year) or 52.31 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Emneth & Outwell were around 327 crimes with yearly crime rate of 498.17 (year) or 41.51 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Emneth & Outwell)CrimesRank (Emneth & Outwell)CrimesRank (Emneth & Outwell)
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
Downham Old Town47 4528 5371 8
Springwood41 5452 6446 5
Gaywood North Bank22 13349 10388 6
Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole25 11437 7374 7
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

Emneth & Outwell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (7 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20257
January 20255
December 20242
November 20244
September 20241
August 20246
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.77 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.23 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202519
March 202514
February 20257
January 202521
December 20243
November 20246
October 202416
September 202420
August 202410
July 202410
June 202416
May 202416

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20255
February 20253
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 202410
May 20249

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
July 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20255
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20253
February 20256
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 202413
November 20247
October 20244
September 20244
July 20242

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Emneth & Outwell in May 2025

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

1. Churchfield Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Elm High Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Glenfield Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Birdbeck Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. The Tramway (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
6. Hall Dike (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Harpers Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
10. Chapel Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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