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 February 2025 are around 145 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas crime rate of 5.46 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (2.22% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (-18.52% decrease)
  • Public order: (18) incidents (20.00% 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: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Purfleet with total crimes: 7

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas has recorded 145 crimes with crime rate of 5.46 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (King's Lynn and West Norfolk)CrimesRank (King's Lynn and West Norfolk)CrimesRank (King's Lynn and West Norfolk)
North Lynn59 3915 2948 2
South & West Lynn61 2821 3736 3
Fairstead34 5712 4618 4
Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole35 4437 7374 7
Springwood17 11452 6446 5
Downham Old Town24 9528 5371 8
Gaywood North Bank15 16349 10388 6
Emneth & Outwell31 6412 8327 12
Gaywood Chase24 7408 9342 10
Gaywood Clock24 8317 11329 11
Hunstanton13 18280 13344 9
Airfield18 10195 22171 21
Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall14 17287 12299 14
The Woottons17 12246 17188 20
Gayton & Grimston11 24262 16301 13
Feltwell16 13196 21228 18
West Winch11 22269 14244 17
Upwell & Delph16 14265 15257 15
Watlington16 15128 26131 24
Heacham13 19215 19245 16
Terrington13 20218 18224 19
East Downham12 21204 20136 23
Brancaster10 25134 25155 22
Burnham Market & Docking11 23168 23120 26
Dersingham6 29141 24129 25
Methwold8 26116 27110 27
Snettisham8 2753 3586 29
Denver5 31115 2890 28
South Downham7 2890 2944 35
Wissey5 3089 3078 30
Clenchwarton3 3467 3373 31
Bircham with Rudhams5 3286 3170 32
North Downham3 3382 3246 34
Massingham with Castle Acre1 3559 3465 33

St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (110 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (64 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (68 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (61 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (24 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (81 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 210 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202516
January 202513
December 202416
November 20248
October 202413
September 202413
August 202419
July 202416
June 202442
May 202419
April 202419
March 202416

A total of 167 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202518
January 202515
December 20248
November 202418
October 202411
September 20249
August 202422
July 202417
June 202418
May 202413
April 20247
March 202411

A total of 755 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202546
January 202545
December 202454
November 202457
October 202449
September 202455
August 202469
July 202460
June 2024110
May 202468
April 202461
March 202481

A total of 143 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 202512
December 20248
November 20248
October 202418
September 202410
August 20247
July 202410
June 202424
May 202414
April 20248
March 202414

A total of 155 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202511
January 202511
December 202410
November 20248
October 202414
September 202414
August 202412
July 202412
June 202434
May 202418
April 20244
March 20247

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20259
December 20242
November 20248
October 20247
September 20243
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 99 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 202510
December 20246
November 20248
October 20248
September 202413
August 20247
July 20244
June 20248
May 20246
April 202417
March 20247

A total of 354 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202522
January 202527
December 202421
November 202430
October 202421
September 202431
August 202437
July 202437
June 202464
May 202425
April 202424
March 202415

A total of 45 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245
June 20246
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
March 20241

A total of 40 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas in February 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)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Purfleet (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Public order1
5. North Everard Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ethel Terrace (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
8. Providence Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
9. George Yard (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. White Lion Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1

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