Crime Rate in North Lynn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Lynn

The total recorded crimes in North Lynn, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, UK in May 2025 are around 94 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Lynn crime rate of 7.89 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 North Lynn, encompassing approximately 11,915 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (2.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
North Lynn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sir Lewis Street with total crimes: 13
  • St Edmundsbury Road with total crimes: 7
  • Newton Court with total crimes: 6

How safe is North Lynn?

To understand the safety of North Lynn, we need to analyze North Lynn 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, North Lynn reported a higher crime volume than the King's Lynn and West Norfolk average, with 915 crimes compared to 326. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, North Lynn witnessed more crimes than 33 out of 34 other areas in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

    • In 2023, North Lynn experienced a greater number of crimes than the King's Lynn and West Norfolk average, with 948 crimes compared to 291. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, North Lynn witnessed more crimes than 33 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, North Lynn has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

North Lynn Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the North Lynn has recorded 94 crimes with crime rate of 7.89 ranking 2th out of 34 in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk, UK

In 2024, the total North Lynn crimes were 915. The crime rate of North Lynn in 2024 was 76.79 (year) or 6.40 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in North Lynn were around 948 crimes with yearly crime rate of 79.56 (year) or 6.63 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (North Lynn)CrimesRank (North Lynn)CrimesRank (North Lynn)
St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas183 12,099 11,482 1
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
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

North Lynn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 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 Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 463 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 202543
March 202538
February 202523
January 202535
December 202439
November 202433
October 202437
September 202435
August 202426
July 202429
June 202460
May 202421

A total of 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202510
March 20259
February 20254
January 20256
December 202410
November 20246
October 20247
September 20249
August 20249
July 202410
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20253
December 20243
October 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20255
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20255
February 20255
January 20255
December 20246
November 20249
October 202410
September 20249
August 20242
July 20244
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
January 202511
December 20249
November 20246
October 20246
September 20243
August 20248
July 20244
June 202416
May 202410

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20254
February 20255
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 60 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 202412
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 69 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20258
March 20257
February 20254
January 20254
December 202410
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
July 20242
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241
May 20242

High Crime Locations North Lynn in May 2025

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

1. Sir Lewis Street (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
2. St Edmundsbury Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary1
3. Newton Court (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
4. Walpole Road (Map)
Total6
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Losinga Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Seabank Way (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Harewood Drive (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
9. Jeffery Close (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
10. Saltpans Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1

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