Crime Rate in Heacham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Heacham

The total recorded crimes in Heacham, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, UK in July 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heacham crime rate of 8.47 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 Heacham, encompassing approximately 2,480 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Heacham Crime Hotspots

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

  • South Beach with total crimes: 2
  • Fishers End Close with total crimes: 2
  • The Cedars with total crimes: 2

How safe is Heacham?

To understand the safety of Heacham, we need to analyze Heacham 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, Heacham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the King's Lynn and West Norfolk average, with 215 crimes compared to 326.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Heacham recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 34 other areas in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

    • In 2023, Heacham had fewer crimes than the King's Lynn and West Norfolk average, with 245 crimes compared to 291. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Heacham witnessed more crimes than 19 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, Heacham has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Heacham Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Heacham has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 8.47 ranking 18th out of 34 in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk, UK

In 2024, the total Heacham crimes were 215. The crime rate of Heacham in 2024 was 86.67 (year) or 7.22 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Heacham were around 245 crimes with yearly crime rate of 98.76 (year) or 8.23 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Heacham)CrimesRank (Heacham)CrimesRank (Heacham)
St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas156 12,099 11,482 1
North Lynn83 2915 2948 2
South & West Lynn53 4821 3736 3
Fairstead53 3712 4618 4
Springwood42 6452 6446 5
Downham Old Town22 16528 5371 8
Emneth & Outwell42 5412 8327 12
Gaywood North Bank23 15349 10388 6
Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole35 7437 7374 7
Gaywood Clock33 8317 11329 11
Hunstanton28 11280 13344 9
Gaywood Chase28 12408 9342 10
West Winch31 9269 14244 17
Upwell & Delph30 10265 15257 15
Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall26 13287 12299 14
Gayton & Grimston13 22262 16301 13
Terrington24 14218 18224 19
The Woottons8 26246 17188 20
Feltwell21 17196 21228 18
Airfield17 19195 22171 21
East Downham15 21204 20136 23
Burnham Market & Docking17 20168 23120 26
Brancaster8 27134 25155 22
Denver12 23115 2890 28
Watlington5 33128 26131 24
Dersingham9 24141 24129 25
North Downham8 2582 3246 34
Methwold6 31116 27110 27
South Downham7 2890 2944 35
Snettisham5 3253 3586 29
Wissey6 2989 3078 30
Bircham with Rudhams6 3086 3170 32
Clenchwarton4 3467 3373 31
Massingham with Castle Acre2 3559 3465 33

Heacham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (7 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Burglary (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 6 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

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

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
March 20258
February 20252
August 20242

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20254
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
March 20254
December 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 202511
April 202515
March 20255
February 20256
January 202510
December 20249
November 20247
October 20243
September 20246
August 202416

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20253
April 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20243

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
December 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
August 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
August 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Heacham in July 2025

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

1. South Beach (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. Fishers End Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. The Cedars (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Snettisham Beach (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Fring Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Johnson Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Caius Close (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
8. Blatchford Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. St Mary'S Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Sunnyside Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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