Crime Rate in Springwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Springwood

The total recorded crimes in Springwood, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, UK in May 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Springwood crime rate of 7.22 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 Springwood, encompassing approximately 5,676 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Springwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 7
  • Helena Anderson Court with total crimes: 4
  • Sandringham Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Springwood?

To understand the safety of Springwood, we need to analyze Springwood 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, Springwood reported a higher crime volume than the King's Lynn and West Norfolk average, with 452 crimes compared to 326. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Springwood witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 34 other areas in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

    • In 2023, Springwood experienced a greater number of crimes than the King's Lynn and West Norfolk average, with 446 crimes compared to 291. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Springwood witnessed more crimes than 30 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, Springwood has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Springwood Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Springwood has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 7.22 ranking 5th out of 34 in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk, UK

In 2024, the total Springwood crimes were 452. The crime rate of Springwood in 2024 was 79.63 (year) or 6.64 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Springwood were around 446 crimes with yearly crime rate of 78.57 (year) or 6.55 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Springwood)CrimesRank (Springwood)CrimesRank (Springwood)
St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas183 12,099 11,482 1
North Lynn94 2915 2948 2
South & West Lynn65 3821 3736 3
Fairstead34 6712 4618 4
Downham Old Town47 4528 5371 8
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

Springwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Bicycle theft showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20247
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 251 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.31 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202524
March 202516
February 20259
January 202513
December 202427
November 202430
October 202413
September 202417
August 202411
July 202416
June 202430
May 202423

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20253
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20244
May 20241

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20248
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
December 20241
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20254
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
June 20244

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20246
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
July 20242
June 20244

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

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20241

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.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Springwood in May 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order1
2. Helena Anderson Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
3. Sandringham Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Dairy Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Churn Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Swan Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Beulah Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Methuen Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Barnwell Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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