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 February 2026 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South & West Lynn crime rate of 15.02 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
South & West Lynn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Minnow Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Winfarthing Approach with total crimes: 4
  • Ferry Road with total crimes: 3

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (South & West Lynn)CrimesRank (South & West Lynn)CrimesRank (South & West Lynn)
St. Margaret's with St. NicholasNA NA2,099 11,482 1
North LynnNA NA915 2948 2
FairsteadNA NA712 4618 4
SpringwoodNA NA452 6446 5
Downham Old TownNA NA528 5371 8
Gaywood North BankNA NA349 10388 6
Walsoken, West Walton & WalpoleNA NA437 7374 7
Emneth & OutwellNA NA412 8327 12
HunstantonNA NA280 13344 9
Gaywood ChaseNA NA408 9342 10
Gaywood ClockNA NA317 11329 11
Tilney, Mershe Lande & WiggenhallNA NA287 12299 14
Gayton & GrimstonNA NA262 16301 13
West WinchNA NA269 14244 17
Upwell & DelphNA NA265 15257 15
HeachamNA NA215 19245 16
The WoottonsNA NA246 17188 20
FeltwellNA NA196 21228 18
TerringtonNA NA218 18224 19
East DownhamNA NA204 20136 23
AirfieldNA NA195 22171 21
BrancasterNA NA134 25155 22
Burnham Market & DockingNA NA168 23120 26
WatlingtonNA NA128 26131 24
DersinghamNA NA141 24129 25
MethwoldNA NA116 27110 27
DenverNA NA115 2890 28
SnettishamNA NA53 3586 29
South DownhamNA NA90 2944 35
WisseyNA NA89 3078 30
ClenchwartonNA NA67 3373 31
Bircham with RudhamsNA NA86 3170 32
North DownhamNA NA82 3246 34
Massingham with Castle AcreNA NA59 3465 33

South & West Lynn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20268
December 20252
November 20252
October 202510
September 20255
August 20256
July 20258
June 202510
May 202514
April 20253
March 202510
February 20259

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20264
December 20256
November 20255
October 20256
September 20255
August 20253
July 20256
June 20253
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20255

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
December 20253
November 20253
October 20252
September 20252
August 20257
July 20252
June 20255
May 20257
April 20256
March 20255
February 20254

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
December 20251
November 20252
October 20251
September 20258
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
February 20252

A total of 293 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.54 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202618
January 202617
December 202525
November 202520
October 202530
September 202524
August 202530
July 202523
June 202520
May 202525
April 202523
March 202522
February 202516

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20256
November 20253
October 20253
September 20251
August 20253
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20252
November 20252
October 20251
September 20253
August 20251
June 20252
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 128 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20264
December 20258
November 202510
October 202521
September 202510
August 20254
July 20259
June 20254
May 20258
April 20255
March 202523
February 202514

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20252
September 20253
July 20251
June 20259
April 20251
February 20256

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20251
September 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
September 20252
July 20252
March 20252

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20252
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
August 20251

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20251
April 20251

High Crime Locations South & West Lynn in February 2026

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

1. Minnow Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
2. Winfarthing Approach (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Ferry Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
4. Hardwick Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
5. Poppyfields (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Hillen Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. Baker Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Whalers Farrow (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
10. St Hilary Park Road (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

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