Crime Rate in West Winch: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Winch

The total recorded crimes in West Winch, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, UK in July 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Winch crime rate of 46.21 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 West Winch, encompassing approximately 670 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (128.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
West Winch Crime Hotspots

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

  • Willow Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Ivy Close with total crimes: 3
  • Walter Howes Crescent with total crimes: 2

How safe is West Winch?

To understand the safety of West Winch, we need to analyze West Winch 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, West Winch demonstrated a lower crime volume than the King's Lynn and West Norfolk average, with 269 crimes compared to 326.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, West Winch witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 34 other areas in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

    • In 2023, West Winch had fewer crimes than the King's Lynn and West Norfolk average, with 244 crimes compared to 291. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, West Winch witnessed more crimes than 18 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, West Winch has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

West Winch Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the West Winch has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 46.21 ranking 9th out of 34 in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk, UK

In 2024, the total West Winch crimes were 269. The crime rate of West Winch in 2024 was 401.01 (year) or 33.42 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in West Winch were around 244 crimes with yearly crime rate of 363.74 (year) or 30.31 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Winch)CrimesRank (West Winch)CrimesRank (West Winch)
St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas156 12,099 11,482 1
North Lynn83 2915 2948 2
South & West Lynn53 4821 3736 3
Fairstead53 3712 4618 4
Springwood42 6452 6446 5
Downham Old Town22 16528 5371 8
Emneth & Outwell42 5412 8327 12
Gaywood North Bank23 15349 10388 6
Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole35 7437 7374 7
Gaywood Clock33 8317 11329 11
Hunstanton28 11280 13344 9
Gaywood Chase28 12408 9342 10
Upwell & Delph30 10265 15257 15
Tilney, Mershe Lande & Wiggenhall26 13287 12299 14
Gayton & Grimston13 22262 16301 13
Terrington24 14218 18224 19
Heacham21 18215 19245 16
The Woottons8 26246 17188 20
Feltwell21 17196 21228 18
Airfield17 19195 22171 21
East Downham15 21204 20136 23
Burnham Market & Docking17 20168 23120 26
Brancaster8 27134 25155 22
Denver12 23115 2890 28
Watlington5 33128 26131 24
Dersingham9 24141 24129 25
North Downham8 2582 3246 34
Methwold6 31116 27110 27
South Downham7 2890 2944 35
Snettisham5 3253 3586 29
Wissey6 2989 3078 30
Bircham with Rudhams6 3086 3170 32
Clenchwarton4 3467 3373 31
Massingham with Castle Acre2 3559 3465 33

West Winch Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 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 (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (9 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (4 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 September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (7 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 20257
May 20255
April 20255
March 202511
February 20254
January 20257
December 20247
October 20243
September 20249
August 20246

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
November 20243
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20257
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20249
October 20244
September 20241
August 20247

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
February 20252

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
November 20243

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241

High Crime Locations West Winch in July 2025

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

1. Willow Drive (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Ivy Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Walter Howes Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Archdale Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Westland Chase (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Wormegay Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Church Wood Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Station Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. A10 (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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