Crime Rate in The Woottons: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in The Woottons

The total recorded crimes in The Woottons, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, UK in February 2025 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a The Woottons crime rate of 5.79 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 The Woottons, encompassing approximately 2,936 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
The Woottons Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stody Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Tyrrell Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Avon Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is The Woottons?

To understand the safety of The Woottons, we need to analyze The Woottons 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, The Woottons demonstrated a lower crime volume than the King's Lynn and West Norfolk average, with 246 crimes compared to 326.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, The Woottons witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 34 other cities.

    • In 2023, The Woottons had fewer crimes than the King's Lynn and West Norfolk average, with 188 crimes compared to 291. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, The Woottons recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 34 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, The Woottons has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

The Woottons Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the The Woottons has recorded 17 crimes with crime rate of 5.79 ranking 12th out of 34 in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk, UK

In 2024, the total The Woottons crimes were 246. The crime rate of The Woottons in 2024 was 83.77 (year) or 6.98 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in The Woottons were around 188 crimes with yearly crime rate of 64.02 (year) or 5.33 (month) ranking 20 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)
St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas145 12,099 11,482 1
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
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

The Woottons 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 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (7 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Shoplifting 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 10 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20247
October 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 202410
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20258
December 20244
November 20246
October 20246
September 20244
August 20249
July 202410
June 202424
May 20246
April 20247
March 202414

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
November 20242
September 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 202414

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20242
June 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243

High Crime Locations The Woottons in February 2025

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

1. Stody Drive (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Tyrrell Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Avon Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Kirkstone Grove (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Walton Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Clare Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Alban Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Wheatley Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Deas Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Low Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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