Crime Rate in Watlington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Watlington

The total recorded crimes in Watlington, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, UK in May 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Watlington crime rate of 10.62 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 Watlington, encompassing approximately 941 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Watlington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Road with total crimes: 4
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 1
  • Stiffkey Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Watlington?

To understand the safety of Watlington, we need to analyze Watlington 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, Watlington demonstrated a lower crime volume than the King's Lynn and West Norfolk average, with 128 crimes compared to 326.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Watlington recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 34 other areas in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

    • In 2023, Watlington had fewer crimes than the King's Lynn and West Norfolk average, with 131 crimes compared to 291. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Watlington recorded fewer crimes than 23 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, Watlington has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Watlington Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Watlington has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 10.62 ranking 24th out of 34 in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk, UK

In 2024, the total Watlington crimes were 128. The crime rate of Watlington in 2024 was 241.05 (year) or 20.09 (month) ranking it 26 dangerous area in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Watlington were around 131 crimes with yearly crime rate of 195.39 (year) or 16.28 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Watlington)CrimesRank (Watlington)CrimesRank (Watlington)
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
Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole25 11437 7374 7
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
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

Watlington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 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 Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 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 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (1 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 crime (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Burglary dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20255
February 20255
January 20254
December 20246
November 20245
October 20247
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
January 20252
November 20243
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20255
January 20252
May 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
June 20242
May 20246

High Crime Locations Watlington in May 2025

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

1. Church Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Stiffkey Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
4. Challis Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Downham Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Rowan Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Orchard Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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