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 February 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Watlington crime rate of 16.99 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Watlington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Stiffkey Close with total crimes: 3
  • Cecil Close with total crimes: 2

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Watlington has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 16.99 ranking 15th 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.

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
The Woottons17 12246 17188 20
Gayton & Grimston11 24262 16301 13
Feltwell16 13196 21228 18
West Winch11 22269 14244 17
Upwell & Delph16 14265 15257 15
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

Watlington 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 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).

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

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20254
December 20246
November 20245
October 20247
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
April 20243
March 20245

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20252
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
March 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
March 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20241

High Crime Locations Watlington in February 2025

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

1. Church Lane (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
2. Stiffkey Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Cecil Close (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Coopers Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Bure Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Stone Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Mill Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Barnards Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. College Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.