Crime Rate in Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole

The total recorded crimes in Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, UK in May 2025 are around 25 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole crime rate of 59.87 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 Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole, encompassing approximately 417 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole Crime Hotspots

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

  • Market Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Biggs Road with total crimes: 3
  • Mill Lane with total crimes: 2

How safe is Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole?

To understand the safety of Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole, we need to analyze Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole 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, Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole reported a higher crime volume than the King's Lynn and West Norfolk average, with 437 crimes compared to 326. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 34 other areas in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

    • In 2023, Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole experienced a greater number of crimes than the King's Lynn and West Norfolk average, with 374 crimes compared to 291. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole witnessed more crimes than 28 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, Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole has recorded 25 crimes with crime rate of 59.87 ranking 11th out of 34 in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk, UK

In 2024, the total Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole crimes were 437. The crime rate of Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole in 2024 was 1046.46 (year) or 87.20 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole were around 374 crimes with yearly crime rate of 895.59 (year) or 74.63 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole)CrimesRank (Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole)CrimesRank (Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole)
St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas183 12,099 11,482 1
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
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

Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20259
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20247
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 245 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202513
March 202511
February 202526
January 202525
December 202418
November 202424
October 202420
September 20243
August 202424
July 202412
June 202446
May 202415

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20247
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20244

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20246

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
June 20244

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

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole postcode area is presented below.

1. Market Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Biggs Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Mill Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Trafford Estate (Map)
Total2
Public order2
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Lynn Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other theft1
7. School Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Kirtons Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Public order1
9. Mill Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Wisbech Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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