The total recorded crimes in Massingham with Castle Acre, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, UK in May 2025 are around 7 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Massingham with Castle Acre crime rate of 299.15 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 Massingham with Castle Acre, encompassing approximately 23 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Massingham with Castle Acre, we need to analyze Massingham with Castle Acre 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, Massingham with Castle Acre demonstrated a lower crime volume than the King's Lynn and West Norfolk average, with 59 crimes compared to 326.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Massingham with Castle Acre recorded fewer crimes than 33 out of 34 other areas in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.
In 2023, Massingham with Castle Acre had fewer crimes than the King's Lynn and West Norfolk average, with 65 crimes compared to 291. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Massingham with Castle Acre recorded fewer crimes than 32 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, Massingham with Castle Acre has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.
In May 2025 the Massingham with Castle Acre has recorded 7 crimes with crime rate of 299.15 ranking 33th out of 34 in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk, UK
In 2024, the total Massingham with Castle Acre crimes were 59. The crime rate of Massingham with Castle Acre in 2024 was 2521.37 (year) or 210.11 (month) ranking it 34 dangerous area in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.
In 2023, the total crimes in Massingham with Castle Acre were around 65 crimes with yearly crime rate of 2777.78 (year) or 231.48 (month) ranking 33 most dangerous area in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Massingham with Castle Acre) | Crimes | Rank (Massingham with Castle Acre) | Crimes | Rank (Massingham with Castle Acre) | |
| St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas | 183 | 1 | 2,099 | 1 | 1,482 | 1 |
| North Lynn | 94 | 2 | 915 | 2 | 948 | 2 |
| South & West Lynn | 65 | 3 | 821 | 3 | 736 | 3 |
| Fairstead | 34 | 6 | 712 | 4 | 618 | 4 |
| Downham Old Town | 47 | 4 | 528 | 5 | 371 | 8 |
| Springwood | 41 | 5 | 452 | 6 | 446 | 5 |
| Gaywood North Bank | 22 | 13 | 349 | 10 | 388 | 6 |
| Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole | 25 | 11 | 437 | 7 | 374 | 7 |
| Emneth & Outwell | 31 | 7 | 412 | 8 | 327 | 12 |
| Gaywood Clock | 29 | 8 | 317 | 11 | 329 | 11 |
| Hunstanton | 18 | 17 | 280 | 13 | 344 | 9 |
| Gaywood Chase | 21 | 14 | 408 | 9 | 342 | 10 |
| Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall | 27 | 9 | 287 | 12 | 299 | 14 |
| Heacham | 26 | 10 | 215 | 19 | 245 | 16 |
| Terrington | 23 | 12 | 218 | 18 | 224 | 19 |
| Gayton & Grimston | 16 | 18 | 262 | 16 | 301 | 13 |
| West Winch | 15 | 19 | 269 | 14 | 244 | 17 |
| Upwell & Delph | 18 | 16 | 265 | 15 | 257 | 15 |
| The Woottons | 19 | 15 | 246 | 17 | 188 | 20 |
| Feltwell | 12 | 21 | 196 | 21 | 228 | 18 |
| East Downham | 10 | 25 | 204 | 20 | 136 | 23 |
| Methwold | 12 | 20 | 116 | 27 | 110 | 27 |
| Airfield | 9 | 28 | 195 | 22 | 171 | 21 |
| Brancaster | 8 | 32 | 134 | 25 | 155 | 22 |
| South Downham | 12 | 22 | 90 | 29 | 44 | 35 |
| Burnham Market & Docking | 8 | 29 | 168 | 23 | 120 | 26 |
| Clenchwarton | 11 | 23 | 67 | 33 | 73 | 31 |
| Watlington | 10 | 24 | 128 | 26 | 131 | 24 |
| Dersingham | 8 | 30 | 141 | 24 | 129 | 25 |
| Denver | 10 | 26 | 115 | 28 | 90 | 28 |
| Wissey | 9 | 27 | 89 | 30 | 78 | 30 |
| Snettisham | 2 | 35 | 53 | 35 | 86 | 29 |
| Bircham with Rudhams | 6 | 34 | 86 | 31 | 70 | 32 |
| North Downham | 8 | 31 | 82 | 32 | 46 | 34 |
In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.
In March 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2
In February 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
December 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (1 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).
July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 2 |
A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 2 |
| December 2024 | 3 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Massingham with Castle Acre postcode area is presented below.