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 2026 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a The Woottons crime rate of 3.41 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: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
The Woottons Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stody Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Buckingham Close with total crimes: 1
  • Stock Lea Road with total crimes: 1

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 areas in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

    • 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 areas in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

  • 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 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 202620242023
CrimesRank (The Woottons)CrimesRank (The Woottons)CrimesRank (The Woottons)
St. Margaret's with St. NicholasNA NA2,099 11,482 1
North LynnNA NA915 2948 2
South & West LynnNA NA821 3736 3
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
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

The Woottons 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 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2025 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 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (10 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 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

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20253
November 20255
October 20253
September 20254
August 20251
July 20252
June 20256
May 20257
April 20256
March 202510
February 20253

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20267
December 202511
November 20255
October 20252
September 20255
August 20257
July 20254
June 20253
May 20253
April 20259
March 20258
February 20256

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20251
October 20251
August 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
August 20251
April 20251

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
April 20251

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
August 20251
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20252
June 20251
May 20253
February 20251

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

MonthCount
November 20251

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
April 20251

High Crime Locations The Woottons in February 2026

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

1. Stody Drive (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Buckingham Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Stock Lea Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Meadow Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Bede Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Bracken Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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