Crime Rate in South & West Lynn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South & West Lynn

The total recorded crimes in South & West Lynn, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, UK in May 2025 are around 65 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South & West Lynn crime rate of 20.77 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 South & West Lynn, encompassing approximately 3,129 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (8.70% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (366.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
South & West Lynn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Burney Road with total crimes: 5
  • St Peter'S Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is South & West Lynn?

To understand the safety of South & West Lynn, we need to analyze South & West 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, South & West Lynn reported a higher crime volume than the King's Lynn and West Norfolk average, with 821 crimes compared to 326. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, South & West Lynn witnessed more crimes than 32 out of 34 other areas in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

    • In 2023, South & West Lynn experienced a greater number of crimes than the King's Lynn and West Norfolk average, with 736 crimes compared to 291. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, South & West Lynn witnessed more 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, South & West Lynn has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

South & West Lynn Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the South & West Lynn has recorded 65 crimes with crime rate of 20.77 ranking 3th out of 34 in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk, UK

In 2024, the total South & West Lynn crimes were 821. The crime rate of South & West Lynn in 2024 was 262.32 (year) or 21.86 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in South & West Lynn were around 736 crimes with yearly crime rate of 235.16 (year) or 19.60 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (South & West Lynn)CrimesRank (South & West Lynn)CrimesRank (South & West Lynn)
St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas183 12,099 11,482 1
North Lynn94 2915 2948 2
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

South & West Lynn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (23 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (42 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20253
March 202510
February 20259
January 20256
December 20244
November 20245
October 20248
September 20246
August 20245
July 20247
June 202410
May 202410

A total of 294 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202523
March 202522
February 202516
January 202521
December 202415
November 202412
October 202433
September 202416
August 202422
July 202430
June 202434
May 202425

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20255
January 20255
December 20242
November 20246
October 20248
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 202420
May 20246

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20243
May 20243

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245
August 20248
July 20244
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20244
May 20243

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20255
February 20254
January 20254
December 20246
November 20243
October 20246
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 202410
October 20246
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 190 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 202523
February 202514
January 20259
December 20247
November 202411
October 202410
September 202423
August 20248
July 202419
June 202442
May 202411

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20254
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20256
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
October 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations South & West Lynn in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Burney Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
3. St Peter'S Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Saddlebow Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
6. Hardwick Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
7. Buttercup Lane (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
8. Poppyfields (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Cedar Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. The Portway (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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