The total recorded crimes in Snettisham, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, UK in May 2025 are around 2 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Snettisham crime rate of 0.99 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 Snettisham, encompassing approximately 2,019 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 Snettisham, we need to analyze Snettisham 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, Snettisham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the King's Lynn and West Norfolk average, with 53 crimes compared to 326.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Snettisham recorded fewer crimes than 34 out of 34 other areas in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.
In 2023, Snettisham had fewer crimes than the King's Lynn and West Norfolk average, with 86 crimes compared to 291. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Snettisham recorded fewer crimes than 28 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, Snettisham 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 Snettisham has recorded 2 crimes with crime rate of 0.99 ranking 35th out of 34 in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk, UK
In 2024, the total Snettisham crimes were 53. The crime rate of Snettisham in 2024 was 26.24 (year) or 2.19 (month) ranking it 35 dangerous area in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.
In 2023, the total crimes in Snettisham were around 86 crimes with yearly crime rate of 42.58 (year) or 3.55 (month) ranking 29 most dangerous area in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Snettisham) | Crimes | Rank (Snettisham) | Crimes | Rank (Snettisham) | |
| 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 |
| Bircham with Rudhams | 6 | 34 | 86 | 31 | 70 | 32 |
| North Downham | 8 | 31 | 82 | 32 | 46 | 34 |
| Massingham with Castle Acre | 7 | 33 | 59 | 34 | 65 | 33 |
In May 2025, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (1 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (2 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Theft from the person (1 incidents) also being high.
In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 31 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 8 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
| January 2025 | 3 |
| December 2024 | 6 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
A total of 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 1 |
A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Snettisham postcode area is presented below.