Crime Rate in Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall

The total recorded crimes in Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, UK in February 2026 are around 14 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall crime rate of 56.36 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 Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall, encompassing approximately 248 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-80.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Road with total crimes: 2
  • Mill Road with total crimes: 2
  • Old Church Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall?

To understand the safety of Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall, we need to analyze Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall 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, Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall demonstrated a lower crime volume than the King's Lynn and West Norfolk average, with 287 crimes compared to 326.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 34 other areas in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

    • In 2023, Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall experienced a greater number of crimes than the King's Lynn and West Norfolk average, with 299 crimes compared to 291. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall witnessed more crimes than 21 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, Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall crimes were 287. The crime rate of Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall in 2024 was 1155.39 (year) or 96.28 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall were around 299 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1203.70 (year) or 100.31 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall)CrimesRank (Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall)CrimesRank (Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall)
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
Gayton & GrimstonNA NA262 16301 13
West WinchNA NA269 14244 17
Upwell & DelphNA NA265 15257 15
HeachamNA NA215 19245 16
The WoottonsNA NA246 17188 20
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

Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall 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 4 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
September 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20254
February 20252

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20265
December 20256
November 20251
October 20251
September 20252
August 20254
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 181 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 202620
December 202520
November 202519
October 20259
September 202518
August 20259
July 202520
June 202521
May 202511
April 20256
March 202518
February 20256

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.77 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
December 20251
November 20252
October 20251
September 20251
August 20254
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
December 20252
October 20251
September 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
February 20252

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
October 20252
September 20253
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
September 20252
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20255
November 20253
October 20252
September 20253
August 20253
July 20251
June 20252
May 20256
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
September 20252
August 20252
May 20251
March 20253

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
August 20251
July 20251

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

MonthCount
November 20251

High Crime Locations Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall postcode area is presented below.

1. High Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Mill Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Old Church Road (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
4. Station Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Jubilee Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Hickathrift Field (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Black Drove (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
8. School Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Aylmer Drive (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Westfields Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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