Crime Rate in St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas

The total recorded crimes in St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, UK in May 2025 are around 183 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas crime rate of 6.89 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 St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas, encompassing approximately 26,568 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (93) incidents (86.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (-22.73% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • George Yard with total crimes: 9

How safe is St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas?

To understand the safety of St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas, we need to analyze St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas 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, St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas reported a higher crime volume than the King's Lynn and West Norfolk average, with 2,099 crimes compared to 326. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas witnessed more crimes than 34 out of 34 other areas in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

    • In 2023, St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas experienced a greater number of crimes than the King's Lynn and West Norfolk average, with 1,482 crimes compared to 291. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas witnessed more crimes than 34 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, St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas has recorded 183 crimes with crime rate of 6.89 ranking 1th out of 34 in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk, UK

In 2024, the total St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas crimes were 2,099. The crime rate of St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas in 2024 was 79.00 (year) or 6.58 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas were around 1,482 crimes with yearly crime rate of 55.78 (year) or 4.65 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas)CrimesRank (St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas)CrimesRank (St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas)
North Lynn94 2915 2948 2
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

St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (93 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (50 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (22 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 54 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (57 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (55 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (31 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (69 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (37 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 60 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 619 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 56.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202593
April 202550
March 202541
February 202546
January 202545
December 202454
November 202457
October 202449
September 202455
August 202469
July 202460

A total of 111 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20257
March 20259
February 202510
January 202512
December 20248
November 20248
October 202418
September 202410
August 20247
July 202410

A total of 169 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202517
March 202519
February 202518
January 202515
December 20248
November 202418
October 202411
September 20249
August 202422
July 202417

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20251
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243

A total of 292 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202522
March 202527
February 202522
January 202527
December 202421
November 202430
October 202421
September 202431
August 202437
July 202437

A total of 158 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202513
March 202514
February 202516
January 202513
December 202416
November 20248
October 202413
September 202413
August 202419
July 202416

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20258
February 20255
January 202510
December 20246
November 20248
October 20248
September 202413
August 20247
July 20244

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 50 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 202516
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20248
September 20246
August 20245
July 20242

A total of 112 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20259
February 202511
January 202511
December 202410
November 20248
October 202414
September 202414
August 202412
July 202412

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20256
January 20259
December 20242
November 20248
October 20247
September 20243
August 20241

High Crime Locations St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas postcode area is presented below.

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting7
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order4
Shoplifting1
3. George Yard (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences8
Theft from the person1
4. Pleasant Court (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. John Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Keeble Court (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
7. North Everard Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Millfleet (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Market Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
Shoplifting1

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